But I think an actual check as a gift would be odd and crossing the line between professional and personal.The reason I'd opt for a nominal gift is because landlording is a "people" business and getting married is a major milestone in someone's life.   

Is it what people would like to pay for a 2/1, what they can afford,  or what it actually costs to provide it with a decent return on the risk taken? 

I would love some advice on the actual structuring of those sorts of smaller personal loans...

The more I learn the more I want to actually get started so is it worth it for me to learn what I can about San Antonio and start searching for deals there or is there a way I can complete deals in Melbourne?

Is there a resource to find what a specific bank actually accepts properties at?

@Michael Plaks It is actually rightnetworks.com

Make sure he actually likes doing it and that it is scale-able to a salary your family can live off.

I think the only restriction on this would be your ability to actually execute the lease.

Hi Scott,More reading is good, but it sounds like maybe it is time for you to call around and find out about FHA from actual lenders in your area.

If someone actually hacked it to open it then they would be on camera getting in.