i think it is very difficult to live off of the 'cash flow' from long term rentals, and it takes either a handful of quality, paid off properties or 10-25 leveraged properties depending on your market.making back your down payment in 2.5 years is actually really good - which makes me skeptical of that deal =) you can post the numbers here if you want.finally - check this thread out. 

The earlier you start in your RE journey, the better off you will be in the future.

I did, well as they say no good deed goes unpunished, she ripped me off for 10k.

@Tate Shadbourne you're off to a great start and asking the right questions. 

Since I don't know what I don't know wondering if I am spinning my wheels considering approaching the condo board before purchase to find out if they would allow window replacement and if so point me in the direction to get some quick quotes so I could put together an offer. 

Can you use the 529 money to pay rent off campus? 

Can you split off a few lots now to raise capital to pay off your lenders?

Another idea is on social media, follow a bunch off STR operators and company owners that offer valuable content.

I know I’m kind of spilling off thoughts in my head. 

So, when doing my calculations in the AirDNA calculator I should leave this expense off even though it has a place for this.