Doing what you love and a positive attitude definitely go a long way

You are talking about YOUR sacrifices/choices.Perhaps it was the word "sacrifice" that got some people to adopt an antagonizing attitude? 

@Russell Brazil @Mindy Jensen and probably a ton of others that I've missed - always with good attitudes, spot-on advice, enthusiasm that's contagious. 

I have a loving spouse, 3 wonderful kids, no health problems, a vibrant spiritual life as a Christian, a positive attitude, and we give generously to several charities that touch our lives. 

It is all about attitude.

This attitude goes all the way to their 'executives'.When I asked for help in expediting my first and only claim payment, they played the game of pushing the blame for the slow process onto my property manager and I, which was unbelievable.   

Not easy to answer, love the ambition, the grab the bull the horns attitude, but what I can say with certainty is you need to begin to crawl first, if you can manage to get on your feet, keep working at this, maintain the momentum and mindset, you will be able to do this, but first you will need a little experience at least, let alone the capital and the credit score.

Not were you obsessed, had a great attitude, work ethic.  

The Seattle City Council has had a very tough attitude towards landlords.

As I stated, I am now a successful real estate investor and developer for over a decade and all those with negative comments for me at the start are likely regretting their negative attitude towards it.