Real estate investing, in very simple terms, follows this basic formula:Income - Expenses = ProfitIf you own a single-family home and the rent income covers all the expenses and leaves you with $200 profit each month, that's called your "cash flow" and the property is a good investment.

They advertised them as turnkey and "guaranteed $65k in income every year."

My wife and I are thinking seriously about investing in Mexico, somewhere that is a vacation destination where we could go once or twice a year that will also have the potential to bring in healthy income stream.

Total leased income on the property will be $2000 or more per month, plus another small additional income the property offers ($100 to $200 per month).  

c) Can income (rents paid to me) and expenses (e.g. electrician) be paid directly to the holding company? 

Also ask the local corporations and government agencies who they use for setting up corporate housing.

My W2 income was enough to cover anything if needed while I was starting.

This could potentially allow you to generate more income while still owning the property.

I am currently looking at buying a new construction home as a long term rental property. sales price $214000. first my lender told me I can do 0 down. and I am really excited about this deal. but later he told me that am not qualified for 0 down because of my income. the other option is that I can do fha with 3.5% down, 6.125% interest rate. cash to close is $14000. my monthly payment is around $1575-$1590.it can at least rent for $1700 as a long term rental property.

They used both of their credit histories and income to qualify for the financing so that's what the underwriting is based on.But you also have to look at the tax implications.