I plan on eventually leaving when my portfolio and experience level are adequate.  

@Roberto LebronConsider an entry level job with a property management firm.

I think we have 2-5 years before we see another correction in some markets, and I certainly don't think it will be a blood bath like in 2008.

The benefit of an installment contract is the buyer can operate the property as an owner and pay down the total due for sale earning equity or bring the actual funds needed at the time of financing to an acceptable market level.  

Usually you see signs on the outside ground level, up in the attic or in crawl spaces.  

Khirly Bell I would Recommend joining your Local REIA Club and get with a Mentor or Coach there are Levels to this have you checked the comps in the area have you seen the Inside of what this Property might need in Repairs.

You can take it up another level and if you end up in a place where you have a modestly sized 2BR you can find a roommate and have them pay half the market rent for the unit and split the utilities and then you could be in the living free/making a small profit area there.

. $0 because taxable ordinary income is below the threshold level of $75,300.B. $15,000 because the total of the ordinary income and gain is above the threshold level, thus incurring 15% on the gain.C. $8250. $130,300 - 75,300 = 55,000 X .15 = $8250.D.

I would post on BP anyone looking to partner in your area.You have to start at your comfort level.  

The threshold was at the exact same level as their back deck.