@Ellen O'Neill yes I think that is viable and as mentioned above as long as someone is contributing to helping you pay of the mortage you are ahead of the game.

Not my game, I want to provide quality units to attract decent tennants.

@Anita Muhammad generally they want you to have "Skin in the game". 

(I feel like it should be someone in close proximity in case they need to see documentation.)I've got everything pulled together and pretty much entered into the H&R Block software.

There are apps and software programs you can use to automate this process once you're at that stage in your business growth.

what is the best property management software you would recommend?  

what is the best property management software you would recommend?  

Singles put you in the game!!

Hey BP Community.I have been in the RE game for around 5 years and it's going really well.I own 5 properties that equal 9 units now that I rent out furnished and usually shorter term (1-4 months).I manage the places myself and charge pretty high rents since its shorter term and furnished.I pay for all utilities, and wifi etc. 

Find the office that has plenty of donuts and coffee and lots of people hanging around bs'ing about last night's game, or how their one-and-only contract fell out and are ready to pounce on any breathing body that comes through the door.