It just pains me to put so much money into rent, but to your point, Lane, maybe the money saved from our large downpayment on this townhome, can go towards a cash flow positive property... 

From what I read, you have not yet quite reached your pain point.

I feel your pain with trying to afford something in your local area. 

I have had doctors and lawyers as tenants and most have been great some doctors can be a bit arrogant, and lawyers an outright pain.

She needs to "feel the pain" that will result if she doesn't take your offer.

The GC was slow and painful to deal with, so I'm looking for better ones on some future projects.

It’s their responsibility to keep up on the laws.Maintenance requests are often the biggest pain for landlords.

Driving to check on your rental property is a pain if its across town.

For personal home/auto(s)/umbrella, I shop around and its always a pain.

Growth is painful, success is hard won and long fought and earned.