She also rejected two different tenants my friend had approved because of things she felt would compromise her park (DUI 10+ years ago, a utility account sent to collections 3 years prior, etc). 

Fortunately, I've found a compromise that should still be profitable.

This way it doesnt come across as you just trying to swindle him but as a fair compromise because he thought he had more than he actually did.

@Taylor Majure Georgetown is about 45 minutes away and would be a good compromise.

If you're numbers are close, then find a good compromise for both of you from there. 

I know you have extensive management experience but perhaps that could be a compromise that will enable you to keep pursuing RE investments but not place so much stress on your husband? 

The risk you run being new is not know what makes a deal a good deal and are more susceptible to compromising on your requirements from a desire to get into the game.You should buy all good deals and avoid all bad ones no matter what the market is doing.

It'll be easier to line up a hard money lender, if you go that route, if you've already run the numbers appropriately to find a home with potentially high value in the right area.When building your team, especially with contractors, make sure you're hiring licensed and insured folks - we work with many Indianapolis residents and out-of-state investors who had us assist after previous investments were compromised due to the lack of financial security with their boots-on-the-ground team.

You can make it work, you just have to be willing to compromise on your original vision, in pursuit of getting started.

In a SFR people will expect larger rooms but renters may be willing to compromise.