As I grew up a little I realized that wasn't really attainable in MA unless I wanted to live out west where there aren't any jobs. 

It hit most of my criteria (4 bed, 3 full bath, ample parking, metro-adjacent) so now working to get the place ready for potential tenants. 

If you were quoted two weeks ago, chances are that rate is no longer attainable at the moment. 

I have ample savings and a good credit score, and one of my other children who earns good money has agreed to be a co-borrower.

It's also very rewarding to be not only truly and fairly helping solve seller situations, but also helping families attain their dreams of homeownership.There are many coaching programs, but from my experience SREC is a life changing investment in yourself and your family.

If they aren't performing, well know you've probably learned what is causing them to not perform/what mistakes you've made, and you have ample dry powder to make another investment and do it right/make the proper corrections :)

I'm currently charging a bit over $1400 (rent+util surcharge) for 850sf 2br's in good condition, ample parking, and all appliances including in unit laundry.   

That I know of usually by the time the property has gone or is scheduled for a trustee sale the mortgage holders have already given the owner ample warning and opportunity to bring the loan payments current.

They are very informative, and contain ample information. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/

However, I found out that he only works with "accredited investors," which I am not.I was wondering if 18% return (as a passive investor in partnership with other active investors) is still attainable in today's market.Even 15% sound really good.