OR put 50% upfront to make the numbers work, which is a high barrier to achieve. 

Just show them your deed to the property and then let her know she is trespassing.I would put up No Tresspassing signs with your phone number on them.

As others have said, you don't have enough money to even think about getting started. 15k is basically your reserves for a property to start with so you still need to put a full downpayment in the bank.

Our preferred roofer told me that moving the panels and putting them back up can cost anywhere from 5-7k.

How disciplined are you to put the time into learning Schedule E and depreciation forms?

The other unit is where we live and I have put in a good bit of work there.

Are you going to put in capex for the roof, gutters, fence etc?

If you put a mat down to soak up water and the mat slips and the tenant falls is that your fault?

Good morning all, after alot of working overtime and long weekends I decided it's time to stop procrastinating and finally make a decision that will hopefully put me in a position to not have to spend long hours at work and more time with my family

How much would you put in the escrow account if you were me?