Of course it isn't going to work for everyone...then again, I also have many friends with degree's that cost them 6 digits that cannot get a job in their field!

Anyways, good job on being where you are, you are in an enviable position.

Anything past that might feel weird.Good job going to your first one, that is a great step that too many people miss out on.

Sometimes life happens faster than you think (weddings, job changes, market shifts), so it helps to know your break even point in case you need to move on sooner rather than later.

Quote from @Mark Forest: The company I have invested with has done a great job explaining why this is happening and what they are doing about it. 

I just lost my job a few days ago, the reason for picking any state nothing tying me down to this area.

You definitely want to use a thorough screening method like rentprep.com that gets their income, credit, background check, and call at least 3 references (make sure to verify them by address/job and then their name).  

If the seller isn't responsive, then do like the idea of telling the tenant you tried, and see if they can get some free legal assistance from a tenant resource center.It is a good reminder as closing approaches to ask the seller to keep tenants updated on the pending sale and when ownership is scheduled to change.

You've done a terrific job of detailing the components of each program.

There are plenty of varying job opportunities in the real estate industry.Ask yourself: What skills do you have?