So, if the total payment was  2500 you would only need to cover 1000 dollars a month with your income. 

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

That means I'd be covering a significant shortfall every month.

  $6,500 x .75 = $4,200 which covers $4,000 PITI. 

Good question - I've been house hacking on this property so your question made me do some math.Currently I rent a one bedroom studio for $1,100 which covers the $899 mortgage but not other expenses.

Frank, For a rookie investor with low capital looking to build a rental portfolio, the best strategy is house hacking: buy a small multi-family home with a low down payment (FHA or conventional loan), live in one unit, and rent the others to cover your mortgage.

They usually have a process for filing a claim with the city for damage caused by them, and they may be willing to cover it.

Drive to store / supply house #2 for materials.Shop for and purchase materials at sore / supply house #2.Drive to store / supply house #3 for materials.Shop for and purchase materials at sore / supply house #3.Drive to store / supply house #4 for materials.Shop for and purchase materials at sore / supply house #4.Drive to the property.Do the following repairs at the property.Bathroom 1 : Shower/Tub Caulking | Re-caulk tubBathroom 1 : Toilet bolt caps | Missing bolt capBathroom 1 : Window Covering | Missing miniblindsBedroom 1: closest to the front door : Door/Knob/Lock | Door know needs tightenedNeeds deadbolt installedBedroom 1: closest to the front door : Window Covering | Broken miniblinds needs repacedKitchen 1 : Wall/Ceiling | Pull nails and spackleLiving Room 1 : Wall/Ceiling | Nail and holes in panelingLiving Room 1 : Window Covering | Miniblinds need repairedEntry 1 : Security/Screen Door | Replace Exterior Door ScreenEntry 1 : Wall/Ceiling | Spackle and paintBathroom 1 : Door Stop | Replace door stopBathroom 1 : Light Fixture | Replace bulbBathroom 1 : Shower/Tub Caulking | Re-silicone tubBathroom 1 : Toilet bowl/lid/seat | Replace toilet seatBathroom 1 : Toilet Paper Holder | Replace toilet paper holderBathroom 1 : Tub/Shower | Relay loose shower tilesBedroom 1: closest to the front door : Closet/Door/Track/Shelving | Install Closet RodBedroom 1: closest to the front door : Light Fixture/Fan | Fan light does not work - replace fanBedroom 2: 2nd closest to the front door : Closet/Door/Track/Shelving | Replace closet rodBedroom 2: 2nd closest to the front door : Window Covering | Replace blindsBedroom 3: furthest from the front door : Switch/Outlet | Install smoke/CO detectorBedroom 3: furthest from the front door : Window Covering | Replace blindDining Room 1 : Window Covering | Replace BlindHallway/Stairs 1 : Light Fixture | Replace bulbHallway/Stairs 1 : Other | Replace blindKitchen 1 : Window Covering | Replace other blindLaundry Room 1 : Light Fixture/Fan | Replace bulbLiving Room 1 : Switch/Outlet | Replace OutletsLiving Room 1 : Window Covering | Replace BlindsBasement 1 : Light Fixture/Fan | Replace bulbSystems 1 : Thermostat | Reattach thermostat 1.

I work with a lot of househackers and they're typically on the 12 month cycle, rinse and repeat.While the proposition of acquiring an investment property outside of your market in a "landlord friendly" state may sound appealing, i would recommend you stay local for now and househack another couple of properties over the next few years until you've got some more time / experience under your belt.you would need a management company to cover your property that is outside of your market which would not only take 8-10% of your gross it would also leave you a bit vulnerable to a property management company that you A.)know nothing about and B.)you won't have the experience or cashflow or proximity to deal with any headaches that may arise.i would recommend staying local and househacking your way along for now and then maybe hire a local property management company initially to work with your current/local properties to get a taste of what to expect if and when you begin investing outside of your market.

I used a HELOC to cover the down payment, appraisal gap, and furniture, allowing me to enter the STR market without depleting cash reserves.