If I stopped the example here, most would say the portfolio of $100k homes is the better investment.Next, let's assume you decide to sell the Market B homes in year 3 because you are frustrated with the cap ex and management of the tenants in the lower tier houses because you are not achieving the expected cash flow.

While its frustrating as you were told something different, it does not overwrite existing lawsI live in a street that has an easement for the first 15 ft of driveway and we have had several neighbords put in gated entry and brick walls which is in the easement.

If you mention that the buyer can't afford much, he/she may not be able to afford paying for several home inspections and not closing.

It’s also a much lower priced house than the couple I have now and I can afford to hold this and pay the mortgage with no occupancy. 

If I were starting out now, I’d focus on markets that balance affordability with solid rental demand, both for short-term and long-term rentals.

For me, I'd rather have fewer doors owned outright that allow me to achieve my personal financial goals than having a large number of doors fully leveraged with less cash flow per door.What if I can afford more than 25% or even pay for it outright and it cash flows? 

Buy a single family home with as many bedrooms as you can afford and live like a college student for as long as you can. 

This Raymond St property caught our attention due to its affordable purchase price and potential for a high return after renovations.

Am I the only one frustrated with the cumbersome functionality of real estate platforms (Zillow, Rentler, etc.) for listing rentals?

Just frustrating since I was not there and didn't agree to that term and if I saw it would have canceled the closing, and I think the loan officer could have assumed as much since much of our phone conversations surrounded investing and rentals.