So our gross monthly income of $5000 - $3093 of EVERYTHING we need to pay each month = around $1900 in net monthly income. 

The loan insurance is in case we dont/cant pay back.

Customization Building from the ground up means complete control over design and layout, ensuring the property meets current market demands.2.

All told, the GP is making $337,500 just to arrange the deal (not including their reimbursement of any out of pocket costs they have already covered: due diligence costs, broker costs if they are paying anyone to bring them deals, legal setup costs, etc).  

You're definitely going to want some boots on the ground who are familiar with the area.

What are you paying for these vacation homes ?

All in all my contractor quoted repairs around $2k.Am I able to withhold from the security deposit to pay for repairs?

In turn, this would allow me to pay off the mortgage, pay off about $70k in student loans, and still have $150k left to purchase another investment.

In my state, the BUYER typically pays the title company or lawyer for handling the closing NOT the seller. 2.

With interest rates going back to more normal levels (because the last 10 years they were super low) and me getting closer to when I plan on retiring, I am working on paying off my mortgages, so I have fewer expenses and more money coming in from the rentals...or if I want, I can sell them in 5 years without interest penalties.