Being a first time home buyer as well as having the home be owner occupant I was able to only put 5% down through money I had saved throughout high school. 

. :)Speaking of Mt Rainier, I just summited this last July and highly recommend!

One thing we have done was to offer amenities that carry high value in the area and build these costs into our rental agreement.

The setup fees are high and the annual fees are even higher.

Best Practice: do not provide variable cost services like internet, water, PG&E, or trash service to residents. 

This is where it blows other investments out of the water. 2.This is a great way to go.

Was the “lowball” offer high enough that you could find another buyer?

Focus on High-Impact Areas:Kitchens and bathrooms generally provide the best return on investment.

It's in a city (outside the USA in Mexico) that has seen major growth the last 3-5 years and has great prospects to continue growing thanks to nearshoring and high cost of living across the border in the USA.I spoke to an architect and it looks like a 4-unit building can be built on there.

Dee, I highly recommend you use a landlord attorney to prepare a lease for you.