I think sometimes investors get tunnel vision and focus on one number when the reality is there are numerous things that go into a safe and stable investment in real estate.  

@Reid MathewsIn reality, direct, standalone ownership of property with $50K is not likely realistic unless you are willing to go all cash in class D neighborhoods. 

This is a propsition My wife and I have been considering for years but finally looking into seeing if we can make it a reality

Put the research you’ve been doing to the proverbial paper and show her how you’re going to make it a reality.

Short term property management is a reality.

So many of these unlicensed broker FRAUDS AND SCAMMERS never talk about reality!

the reality is when you go look at a house that needs a full rehab.. that is a home that has been lived in by a tenant most of the time.. so when you buy that fresh rehabbed house and want to know what its going to look like in 5 to 7 years just look at your pictures of the house pre rehab.. 

You end up missing the greatest advantages of REI...the compounding effect of the returns and reinvestment of those returns, and...the reality that you can take all of your money out (cash you put in) of the original investment, and still be gaining the same (and inflating) returns on that original investment...exponentially.Sorry, but the Stock Market can't compete with a halfway descent REI Plan...but you have to have an actual REI Plan. 

Certified appraisals in PDF, tax and appraisal district information online, google earth, title information via county clerks online, comps via NAR or Loopnet/Costar, etc have made “virtual investing” a reality

In reality this could sleep 5 people in the room, however that doesn't happen very often, and the full size below the twin is used for adults on a fairly regular basis.