I have been in the (rideshare trap, 😂) because I needed to supplement some money and it gives me an opportunity to network and find properties while getting paid.

So are you prepared to supplement the costs of this property with the expectation that appreciation will be enough to still provide a worth while ROI?

I do like the personal people-to-people connection which helps supplement that book or information obtained off the internet.

The second, is whether the cost of electric heating is OK compared with natural gas. 1) I make sure to install those units that also have a resistive heating element to supplement the heat pump for heating. 2) You need to check your local electricity rates and perform a comparison to see if you're comfortable with the costs as against natural gas.

@Paul ScozzariAfter the 2005 housing boom, builders used Chinese drywall was being supplemented because of the lack of U.S drywall supply.

We were able to order an international credit supplement from them to add to her credit history. 

I like to believe if you are a real estate "investor" then you should treat your real estate investments the same way you would investments in other markets (stocks, bonds, etc) in the since that the primary idea of your investments is not to become your primary source of income, but to supplement your income. 

Depending on one's needs, with supplemental income, state grants, school loans....jumping off the freeway (via further education), for a while then jumping back on becomes a viable option.

I also have an undergraduate and graduate degrees in Real Estate and am a CFA Charterholder.Long-term GoalsMy wife and I want to build a portfolio of SFH and multi-family real estate to supplement our jobs and build a nice income stream for retirement.We are interested in owning quality properties because our time horizon is more than 20+ years.

Investing is about finding creative ways to generate income, and they might not all be ideal but you can always supplement a lower salary by using things like wholesaling or rent to own options with very little if any money down.