If we need to pay $3-5/sf to supplement a small amount, we're still ahead.

Per my argument above, they will not be supplemented by massive numbers of young people coming into the area from far away, a national draw.

I've been trying to think of ways to finance deals after cash reserves are depleted so that I can scale this business up and acquire more investment properties to supplement my family's expenses for years to come.

The home is in White Center and we are hoping for continued appreciation, however being able to supplement our mortgage with rental income is our first objective.

That's a good way to supplement your income and begin investing right away. 

Right now social media and sites like BP have taken over promulgated the message that real estate investing is good.. its a way to make money its a way to supplement your retirement and for some a way to quit their dreaded 8 to 5 and become a self employed real estate investor. 

You will make more as a contractor with minimal risk , I agree, @Matthew Paul - this is a great way to supplement income and diversify.

We supplement with 1-2 weekend per month in the off season.

Freddie is problematic for me because I need a supplemental loan to cash out the value add.

I'm 57 and want to supplement my income and eventually replace it with real estae investing.