There are companies out there who handle the entire process for you from top to bottom so it can be a very safe, comfortable investment that's seamless for you.Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

I thought 1 per year was enough to push me out of my comfort zone, but also not too much to overextend my finances. 

The time period you select is whatever you are comfortable with.

Ultimately, it depends on how quickly you want to act and your comfort with leverage.

I'd feel more comfortable with 50/50, so the next big chunk goes to RE. 

This makes it harder for a buyer to evaluate and feel comfortable paying market price for the property. 4.

Its a local business, not a national service which gives me more comfort as I'm not a fan of "home warranty."

You’ll want to make sure the rental income comfortably covers the new mortgage, taxes, insurance, and any maintenance costs.

Most agency lenders, Fannie/Freddie have been asking for 65%, knowing that there was problems on the horizon.You need to ask yourself where do you feel comfortable with debt levelsGino

First, a lot of people with Section 8 vouchers end up staying in the same neighborhood because it’s where they feel comfortable, where their family is, or just because they know the area.