@Mary JoeYou miss my point, if you are putting up to $200,000 down, you need to make a healthy return. 

The RE is very inflated and certain areas like Merrimack, the rents are very healthy however the upfront costs reflect that. 

Healthy HOA.

Only allow inspection after an accepted offer with a healthy emd  If you have a lot of interest you can schedule 1 open house for a 2 hour window with registered buyers As mentioned an agent would probably be better but if your firm and diligent you can get it sold 

Make sure the HOA is healthy and reserves are strong when researching communities.Regarding the Tenant, don't feel bad about raising rents. 

Hi Chandler,Nice work on taking action on the feedback your received and working that savings goal to get started   @Thomas S. pointed out that $25k doesn't seem like enough, and I would agree it's not much to fund your down payment and have a healthy reserve. 

If you can find a condo with an active HOA and one that has a healthy reserve and is run well, condos are amazing investments.  

Would like to grow a healthy cash-flow portfolio in the next 5 years to supplement (or completely replace) retirement.

I'm in analysis paralysis... but I think it's definitely necessary for a newbie to calculate and proceed with healthy caution.

Over time, the stock market will provide healthy returns, but it comes with lots of volatility (ups-and-downs).