They pay the rent on time, every time, don't damage the house and don't cause any problems.

None of us own the home, we just pay the rental company.

Im in a Vangaurd Money Market thats paying me $286 in interest risk free.

If a put a down payment on a home and begin renting it out, is it okay if the property just pays for itself and I don't make any positive cashflow?

While you are at it, learn how to manage your properties well because a large percentage of investors lose tons of money through rookie mistakes with non-paying tenants, unscrupulous contractors, long vacancies, etc. 

I'm not sure there are many syndications executing investments with debt funds today and paying 10% of the property's value to buydown the interest rate and claim positive financial leverage. 

Or will you send a licensed electrician and pay $100 to reset a breaker?

It may be a frustrating few years until the area grows around you, but can pay off in the long run.

You can pay for it with FHA loans or regular loans.

I have my second contract with renters - it is great when they pay Lessons learned?