Student loan payments: 1,457/month. 

If we did that we would then short term rent it and likely pull in $3175 a month.

This method allows you to set terms that not only cover your existing mortgage payments but also provide additional cash flow each month.

I do about 150k a month there in repairs and reno, even I get taken advantage of once in a while.Good luckIMO stay out of it, let PM handle.

For instance if someone rents a $1200/mo apartment they need to make minimum $3600 per month for most landlords.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you just need a foundation to build on and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

Zachary,If you lived in the home for 12 months you really do not need to worry about the mortgage company.

We locked in at 6% about 16 months ago, which was fortunate. 

If the units are more updated rents of $1400-$1600+ are very obtainable.Here's the breakdown of the rents I have at my two duplexes in NW Berwyn:Property #1 - 2 bed/1 bath unit rented for $1415 ($100/mo for two garage parking spaces included plus a monthly pet fee); 3 bed/1 bath unit for $1530 (bedrooms all on the smaller side).

However, during our working relationship, which was literary for 4 months, I found that Alpha engaged in dishonest practices and failed to fulfill their commitments.