But it seems like to me you have it backwards…it is usually the buyer who puts up the down payment… that is your “skin in the game”.  

The reason most rental property investors are not successful and end up out of the investing game is because they work with property managers who only sign month-to-month or one-year leases and investor incurs this cost every year or so.  

Any suggestions would be much appreciated as I am new to the Realestate game.

I have $30,000 saved up besides what I have in my other assets to get my head in the game of RE investing, should I even have to put that money down at all?

I can tell you financing for a condotel is a whole different ball game and dealing with the HOA can sometimes be a challenge.

We've done very well in most--military brings a strength and diversity to Colorado Springs, Arlington, and San Antonio but definitely are not the only game in town. 

This is a guessing game don't know what you have going on to help.

Maybe the game is to find old abandoned dilapidated houses to Rehab so I can set the rent myself.I'm not giving up. 

Hi BP - I am new to the real estate game here in Portland, Oregon area. 1) I am looking to purchase my first home in the next 6-9 months and was wondering if anyone has recommendations on how much $$$ to have in savings after purchasing the home (inclusive of down payment, closing cost, etc)?

Granted they likely get a ton of these from other investors but it is a numbers game.