It's not an excuse to do a bad deal and with no money down, it may not cash flow, but you'll learn a ton and have your housing paid for by your residents while you're going to school. 

I love the idea of investment properties being fully paid for by the time I’m 60 or younger.

I'm a higher risk kinda guy, would really just want to make sure the loan would be paid off. 

I used a 10% off coupon + paid in HD GCs which were purchased for 85% on the dollar on gift card reselling websites. 

On the upside we could recruit paid family help to manage the project. 

Finds the best tenant possible while also abiding by fair housing laws Is fair to all tenants and leaves everyone feeling like they were fairly considered Currently this is my strategy:List unit on a WednesdaySchedule everyone that calls to view the apartment for the coming Saturday or SundayAll scheduled viewings in 30 min blocksNotify the tenant when they schedule that it's on a first come first served basis so the earlier they get there the betterIf someone shows up to view the apartment and want to lease it, they fill out the paid application/background check there and provide other required material. 

Kee, you are entitled to be paid the amount you improved the value of the property with your preservation improvements.  

same with the  purchase scenario  ( both on a sfr and a duplex) …...are  any duplexes in beacon hill ( or any areas  available that  fit your plans )  market is flattening but  ….the  good  buys are still fetching  quick multiple offers if interested in buying - get  pre approved ..

Father's removal will be a gift to daughter for federal tax purposes and a gift-tax return will need to be filed, and unused lifetime credit will be reduced, or, if already all used, gift tax must be paid. 

They were great, paid their rent, late fees when applicable.