If you've learned the terminology, learned how to run the numbers (accurately), figured out a strategy that works for you and have a realistic idea of the rental rates in your market, then just do it.

Sadly, it won't help my credit since there is no mortgage on it - and it doesn't even appear on my credit report.Thanks for all the good thoughts and ideas!

It will give you an idea of how your home compares to other options tenants have.

Sounds like you were sitting on the idea for a while before you got started. 

Agreed, having at least some cash on hand at all times is a great idea.

That would be akin to a snake eating its own tail.Too much time on the internet can definitely lead to confusion on these topics.  

Sometimes realtors have creative ideas of their own about how they are willing to structure their commissions.  

Thinking I can get abou 1.5k for a 4 room house near the University.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/285149-san-bernardino-ca

Someone brand new to this site should start listening to the podcasts, subscribe to the newsletter, and start reading through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide  https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...You'll get lots more actionable tip ideas once you start going through those resources. 

But perhaps it is the thoughts and experience that matters the most; and maybe more so to hear the feedback or new ideas... or maybe just simply hear the voices outside the one in my head.I hope this is the right section to post this under, and I sure hope BP is the right place to finally share my story:=============================================================2008: While at UT Austin, the world crashed and burned.