(Data Source: 2012-16 American Community Survey). 

@Dylan Thomas Agree with the sentiment already expressed, you were the emotional one in the situation and it cost you a potentially good deal.  

If the agent doesn't respond go to their broker and express your concern.

Let's imagine American Football games OR Basketball without Coaches?

I was hoping she would take less down but If I put less down that means the monthly would be higher..My goal would be to have a $300 cashflow at a minimum..I expressed this to her but she didn't seem to want to deviate from the loan calculator that she was using.

Based on data from the most recent American Community Survey here are the breakdowns for rents in Aurora: 1.4k seems to be the average for units with three beds of greater, but not smaller unitsAlso, according to the data, rents will be higher as you move out from the center of the city:Hope this helps! 

I looked into using an American Express personal loan to use as a down payment.

I read about the pros and cons of a construction loan, and as you said, most opinions expressed the hassle with the paperwork.

Carrie,Look on the websites of American Modern Home and Foremost for a list of their agents in your area.

So my girlfriend's dad has expressed interest in investing up to $150k in real estate.