How much does rent usually go for?

That is usually the best option.

Sometimes its in the Negative.  

As a side note, I love pets but I've heard quite a few negative stories about college students and their pets. thoughts? 

Usually, I work with singlewides and try to get the biggest one (16x76) to attract families and those who want more space.

I usually give $1 earnest money deposit to the seller to secure the property and allow me to do my due diligence. 

Custodial fees are usually pretty reasonable if you have checkbook control, but those have to be considered as well. 

My response rate is usually 7-8% and I generated 3 listings and 52 seller leads off 2 campaigns.

It is just a different way of building retirement savings.If you were to cash out the plan, you will do two things that are negative right off the bat; significantly reduce the amount of capital you have to invest with through state and federal taxes as well as a 10% penalty if you are under 59 1/2 years old, and likely significantly increase your marginal tax rate on all of your income in the year in which you distribute a lump sum from your plan to yourself.

Usually they will go 65% to 75% and you have to come up with the rest.