We are realizing that this home doesn't fit our lifestyle anymore and we want to pay down debt and start saving to buy our first rental property. 

Yes, it will cost some money or equity but it is much easier to have someone guide you down a path then it is to go at it with a blind fold on.

Yes I had a few that give me the sob story and tried to see if I would lower the rent I told them id get back to them never sent the link to them for screening yet I have too many inquires so I cant get to all potential clients I narrowed them down to two clients not section 8 though.

My husband and I would like to buy a 3-4 bedroom house single level in either Kissimmee or Davenport area between 400-550K with 15-20%down.

many lenders go down to 75k for loan amount .

Turned into a great rental, that down the road will make an excellent personal or retirement property.

Hey all,Just got back from my (and my firm's) first BPCon down in Orlando.

If you have so much time, doing it yourself won't slow you down, go for it.You do not need to hire a general contractor to oversee your sheetrock and tile work.

Sit down anywhere and people would just start talking real estate.

Likely to get quicker gain, but without experience and low money down, your risk will shoot up exponentially.