It seems assumptions are being made so let me provide more context.

As newcomers to real estate rental investing, their guidance has made us feel confident and excited about this new venture.

Whenever I had a max complainer who uttered a word about any review not at five stars, I immediately comped their stay, apologized, and made sure they didn't write the review (even when they were a scammer or crazy person).

James, this is inspiring, man!

I am getting a mortgage for about $175k, putting 70k down, and the rent of approx $1900 is a near breakeven cash flow investment when I self manage.I am sure there are investors out there getting better returns than this, but I am a busy working man with a family and I am playing the long game.

LTR Single Family Rental What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Man up and make some money!

Made up info for discussion only.  3. 

In my Longmont flip, we made sure to account for worst-case scenarios upfront so there were no surprises later.

@Mordechai ChaimovitzGreat points made above along with what @Daniel C. said referencing @Tom Shallcross's post on another thread.The context and variables for each individual investor will vary but many people are comfortable with getting a 2-4 unit that will reduce their out of pocket expense compared to their previous rent with the intent to do rehab and raise rents over time.