If the latter, then no it is unlikely you will be able to live off the rent because the expenses of carrying the house are so high. 

I hope I don't see you all over these forums one day insisting you did it all by yourself and telling people who aren't as fortunate as you were that it's all about pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps no matter what your personal circumstances.

You’re not offering full ask no matter how you try to spin it.

This approach reveals more about the tenant’s behavior and reliability beyond simple yes or no answers.Check multiple referencesContact at least two previous landlords for a comprehensive view of the tenant’s rental history.

I'd also mention that with winter coming, you need to make sure everything is working properly. 

I was shocked as my dad and I had similar openings cut at our properties for ACs in a nearby city and there were no complaints.I made fun of him a little that he should tell his wife just to shut up about the stupid window.

They should be doing a load calculation, taking into account insulation and window type if I'm recalling how it works properly. 

I'm not sure they would serve a purpose for me then, but for working class people who do more often have financial stresses it is an incentive for sure and also it compensates you for the lateness.

Lenders are lining up to provide down payment, “gap” financing, and earnest money deposit financing so that they, with no experience, no capital, and no knowledge can purchase a property they incorrectly analyzed as a good purchase, for “nothing” down.

We might move back to the East Coast in 4-5 years, so I’m looking for investments that can work well as a primary residence now and a rental property later.Income: Both my girlfriend and I have solid tech salaries (150k+ each).Current Portfolio: I don’t currently own any rental properties.Goal & Long Term Plan: I don’t love my current job so like many of you, I would like to create enough passive income through rental properties to have financial freedom and be able to work business ideas or side projects.