If you are 22 and don’t have much going on in life with income or savings I would be fair to question your future in real estate it takes motivation a strong spirit and persistence .

This way seller cannot agree to terms you would not agree to.If current rent is way below market then tenant should be motivated to sign.

I think people in the medical field often are far more risk adverse than average and also don’t have the same “I hate my job” motivation to make real estate be their path out.

Erin - we recently moved here from Minneapolis with seemingly similar motives and ideals.  

Anyone have any experience with that sort of strategy?

I know we aren't quite where we'd like to be for a down payment but this sort of fell in my lap and, assuming I could make the numbers work, I'd be stupid if I didn't at least try. 

. - one concern was the supply chain, which Steve Jobs once mentioned that U.S. would have a difficult time investing with that sort of infrastructure that China has to support the product: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesleadershipforum...Anyway, a long discussion perhaps enough to jog conversation!

Stay motivated and positive people.

I also have some investments in private syndications which are sort of in-between those 2 ways of investing.I think all three methods are good but each have their pros and cons.

Sounds like you have a great plan and motivation for financial freedom.The Rochester community is very supportive.