I am currently 31, married, with a newborn and just hit my goal in two years.My portfolio consists of 24 total units (14 of which I've bought into and have equity - i'll get more into this later), mainly SFH's all in the greater Phoenix area.My units all cash flow differently but my total cash flow of the portfolio is about $8.3K a month or $100K a year (accounting for vacancies, repairs, capex, etc).

Evictions, drive by shooting, domestic disturbances, tenants fighting with each other, threats, unemployment, child welfare visits, - not the way I want to spend my time.  

There been a few news items here about internet users being arrested for child porn.

@Chris Pasternak im not married, but I do have a son with her and would like to try not to pay the child support in the future.

They charged $8 per child per day and made over $300 each time which they split.

Case workers look at things such as disability, are the potential tenants collecting food stamps, child support, do they have other income, SS, how many children, what ages are the children etc etc etc.....In your earlier comment you said average for 3bedroom is around $900.

I have been MIA for a bit between a newborn, work, going back to school.... so I appreciate any feedback.My current rental is going smooth. 

I can attest to doing it with a wife and small child; it's worth it for sure. 

This past spring I purchased a home that my disabled son is now living in. Because things came up very quickly, I took title in my name only, which means that I have to pay tax on the rent he is paying. Given that I s...

I child see that if someone did not qualify for the original loan with a bank that they might want to go with private money and then switch to a bank after the refinance, but you had better be sure you can qualify for the refinance with the bank before starting the project.