I'm just getting to a point to where I can consider starting to plan for my first property.

Our plan is to buy our next rental in the GSM market.

To quit my well paid job, for which I attained 2 undergrads and a Masters, I needed to know that I had a plan that worked. 

We have the space and plans, I just want to secure financing before getting started.

How long do you plan on holding and what’s the requirements to renew the land lease?  

My plan was to acquire a property through owner financing, and find someone whose goals align with what I'm trying to accomplish and have them cover the down payment.

Basically, I'm planning to self-manage until my portfolio grows beyond my capability to do so.

Do you plan on doing the work yourself?

We sat down and traced out a plan (i.e. paying down debt, increasing their FICO scores, saving for a down payment, type of home) and in both cases, they were ready to buy in less than a year's time. 

The pressure of committing significant capital and potentially facing financial repercussions if things didn't go as planned.