Followed Energy credit.  

Or maybe have them finance the $35k as well and just start sending me checks for $10k/mo right away?

We will both keep our W2 employment for the near future just looking into getting an extra income or make our retirement easier.

Be careful following the advice of strangers on the information superhighway.

For cash flow, I'd recommend checking out the Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point) or Fayetteville in NC and Sumter and Florence in SC. 

If it's in the restricted zone (within 31 miles of the coast or 62 miles from an international border, you have the choice between using a bank trust and paying the fees mentioned above or using a Mexican corporation and bearing the costs of establishing and maintaining  the corporation.

You're in the right place to learn about real estate investing.

Any questions, just ask.  

Also, just compare your listing with the competitor listings.

Being prepared for these hurdles can make all the difference in achieving long-term success.