By consideration, you would then need to research the area to determine vacancy rate, class of tenant, if market trending up (appreciation)/down/stable, is population increasing/decreasing/stable, is population getting older/younger/maintaining, etc.I suspect someone provided you very optimistic numbers that the 50% rule will expose.Good luck.

Ten years ago, my wife used to buy these little bottles of tea tree oil-infused all-natural cleaners, any nice-smelling boutique stuff she found on a shelf in the local upscale groceries, the trendier the better.

I think the neighborhoods I’m looking at are stable enough, but I probably won’t get the appreciation like in better neighborhoods.

We get to see so much of the world, we can easily spread our investments around a bunch of stable areas or focus on a few key areas that we like best.

Those are in the nice, stable neighborhoods with low crime. 

The requirements are:The VA has established three general requirements VA loan applicants must meet:~You must have a stable source of income.~ You must have adequate credit.~ You must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the VAYour next step for, this or any investment, is to get pre-qualified. 

Make sure occupancies, jobs and incomes are stable and consistent,  

@Tyler LabrecheHi Tyler,Some possible self-analysis questions:How many construction sites will you have to clean up to make 6 figures and replace your STABLE income?

They have been price stable for years paying good income (better than Loan Doctor).

I currently work a 9-5 stable job; however, I believe I have the mindset to pursue this type of work full time.