They sell properties which are currently occupied. so that is some sort of a safety net for many. 

Tenants to provide us with Vehicle Registration, Safety Check, and Insurance Cards which we copy and place in tenant file.

More Doors with full debt but high cash flow grows both cash flow and equity fastest.DSCR/cash flow is key to safety.

Those interested, invest different percentages in various ones, usually based on yield and safety.

If your wife sees you prioritizing family time over rentals, she’ll warm up to the idea when you show her the numbers coming in over time.

You will be doing several things to protect that money: being a good landlord, repairing all health and safety items quickly, liability insurance, umbrella insurance, maybe an llc, etc. 

But it’s one of those fun dumpster fires where we can watch the drunk college kids do crazy stuff and laugh from the safety of the dorms.

So look at this first investment as an opportunity to lower you living expenses and increase savings rate to put yourself in a position to get the next one.Not all investors will agree with me but I prioritize my living situation and overall financial stability of growth I hedge risk with the fact that is if doesn't work I won't be going bankrupt or be foreclosed on.

Focus on CAPEX, Safety and Structural items. 

Therefore, only put money into safety hazard repairs, so the tenants cannot say you are a slumlord.