We have considerable working income for our age (170k a yr combined so far) so we figure in 5 years we should be able to complete this 3 times over while still being able to cover expenses god forbid there is a lapse in rent.  

One of my real estate goals is to own 50 properties in the next 3 - 5 years and the biggest, is probably financial freedom by age 50!

My drive has been fueled by an opportunity to start at a young age.

I found a way to get $80,000 in credit card debt before the age of 28, while earning about $25,000 per year.  

@Heather Ippolito  From just your description, of the two, I would probably prefer the latter since it is in a nicer neighborhood on a quiet street.One thing also to consider is the age of the houses and their systems e.g. roof, HVAC, etc. 

My name is Kudzayi Hunkedza and I'm a Zimbabwean aged 22 and I'm currently enrolled in Med school in Algeria.

At 40 years of age I have balance though.I learned it's better to take care of yourself.

Welcome to BP @William H. it is great that you are getting a start at a young age. 

What I have found is the people digging to make it to a loftier goal have deals lined up with aging investors who are looking to get out of the game.

Most of the people seems to be OK all the way until they decide to get a gun and start shooting people at the movie theaters.I had an applicant like that who was on disability (age 33) with a great credit.