I do think that rental properties are the best way to weather any kind of financial downturn.

Stop gratification spending put that money to debt.

Complexity being that my mom is retired and doesn't want ANY income for whatever financial planning reasons and she doesn't want to do the work, but she's liking the idea of keeping the wealth in the family and we've had a very good financial relationship for my entire adult life.

I look on Zillow, but most properties do not show financials.1.

Learn how debt works, learn how the math works, then you can see if you can outperform the debt or you should pay it off.

I'm a graduating Senior in college set to start as a Financial Analyst in January of 2018.

Need some ideas on how to make these properties work financially for us.

So he sends me an email back this morning with the advice his attorney gave him and now I am completely stumped.. meaning I don't even know what to say back or how to reply to what he says here is the exact email he sent me this morning after speaking to his attorney, " Hello,I spoke with my attorney yesterday, and what you have presented would be a good idea if I was in financial trouble, or had a property I was unable to sell.

Then make the payments no matter what.Short sales are only possible with an owner who is behind on payments and can demonstrate financial hardship.  

That business will be able to guide some of the financial information, and will also be able to supply me with an abundance of referrals for contractors, electricians, etc.Current finances:110k income between my fiancé and I.