My guess is that your "forever home" will NOT be any easier to buy in 8 years than just saving EVERY extra dollar you can in the meantime.

You can just put it as the first item on your extra 20% budget of unplanned expenses that you budgeted for, right?

In order for a random  retail priced sfr rental to have more potential and actual profits overtime than many higher dividend stocks ( reits etc) there would need to be something extra like forced appreciation or be investing in a location that appreciates or vrbo, airbnb, furnished corp rentals etc.

I think in your situation, I would be using the extra savings from your very low rent to pay down debt and build savings.

@Jesse Mills  Just in the for whatever its worth file if I get a message from anyone that even looks canned etc I turn them in for spamming.. you need to make your messages somewhat personal and take the extra couple minutes.. don't just cut and paste

I know that I will have no problem renting out the spaces for a total of $400 extra income.  

Facebook ads are they way to go!

Hi everyone,I analyzed the deal below and found out that if I had a property manager, accounted for other expenses, and put in an extra $20,000 for rehab costs, I will cashflow $270/month. 

You'd also be looking for properties that have more value-adding POTENTIAL than what you'd be paying for.ie.

April Molina can you please reach out a si would like to be added to your list for wholesale deals.Thank you