Not realistic on my budget, although I’m considering a very brief move to SF to network more with tech folks with the help of my friend who lives down there working for Adobe.

My gutt is telling me to double the deposit and go with it because the realistic alternative is the unit sitting empty.

That might be the national average for rent price increases but I don't know if that's a realistic expectation in Memphis.

It not a realistic expectation.

Absolutely a realistic fear, we've seen some semblance of 2008 with the exception of inventory for most markets.

They are very realistic numbers for what you would experience as a house hack buyer or renter in Colorado Springs.Buyer – Buying a 450k home at a 6.625% interest rate with a 5% downpayment ($22,500).

Also, going in with realistic expectations, you aren't going to be able to pull 100% of your money out, but what if you pulled 80% out and you had a good rental property asset that will probably break even best case scenario? 

It also allows me to get a realistic idea of vacancy rate as well as other anticipated expenses.

Factor in these anticipated expenses when assessing the property's profitability.Assess Market Rent: Research the current rental market in Corpus Christi to determine if you can realistically increase the rent to offset the rising expenses.

@John Carbone Is it realistic to consider 50% drop in any market?