BTW how did these deals work out for you?

However, I own a duplex and the DTI ratio for the next one just doesn't work out.

You can still have the conversation with them and let them know that you would like to increase the rent or sell the property, but that's probably not in your best interest. pumping a bunch of money into a duplex conversion doesn't sound ideal either, but I guess if the numbers work out it could be a good fit.

If the SF's homes work out as planned just 10 homes @ $600/mth in month 61 will be producing $6,000/mth cashflow with NO maintenance / landlord issues except evictions if tenant buyers don't pay. 50 homes $30,000/mth.

I plan on putting some elbow grease myself but mostly contracting the work out to allow the professionals to do what they do best. 

But for someone who is starting out to buy their first property with only money to let's say cover a down payment of 20% for the property, how does the math work out to cover the cost of the property from rental income? 

If the numbers work out, you could be looking at a sweet return on your investment!

@Drew BittleHow did things work out?

I left utilities on and visit the home and work out of it 2-3 times per week. 

I know that this is a personal flaw and that I should go for it if it makes sense to me after doing my own research, however, I can't help but think that it may not work out the way I believe it could based on all of the negative sentiment I have received from family and friends.