I think most of us do, but the problem that I've discovered with 15% down programs over the past couple of years is the balance between the cost of the home and the rent it can garner.

How much do you expect the rehab to cost?

Outside systems like plumbing, sewage, and the water heater should be in good condition, and make sure there are no signs of pests.Additionally, look into property taxes, insurance costs, and zoning laws that could affect future development.

That can be expensive and will likely cost between 15 and 20% of the revenue (and that doesn't often include the cleaning fees) which may mean that you don't make a profit. 

Instead they go about it a** backwards and add more red tape and more complications costing the city and it's residents more money

My personal opinion is that, while shifting investments into real estate may be the right move for your situation, there is likely a lot of work to be done before you get to that step to avoid a potentially costly mistake. 

I do like the idea of a check and when she pays closing costs ($515) for the title company and I'll pay attorney fees I'll have her write a check and get a copy of it. 

I can promise you that my first deal was TERRIBLE, but I lived at a reduced monthly cost to living than renting/buying a single family and that is what mattered. 

It has been a very bad and costly experience. 

We're incorporating the prop taxes & POS costs into our overall calculations.