Having a solid foundation is key, adding significant value to every deal allows you to grow,  I would say with your $50K go out and do a rehab and make $30K on a flip so you can add $20K to your $50K  ($10K set aside for taxes) do it a few times so you have a great launching pad and rehab experience for the rentals. dont buy turn key rentals, always buy below value, and push the equity with a rehab, and right now in the market cycle, only buy great deals, marginal deals will burn you when this market changes.

You should move to a less expensive apartment, cut all unnecessary expenses to the bone and adopt a more frugal life style.

If you can get a hold of them before it closes, it will make your life so much easier!

I hear varying things on here about the Memphis market...and I've lived here all my life !

Keep life affordable.

I intend on owner occupying for 1 to 4 years, pending on using HomeFlex Cash Assistance and any other life events. 

Performance as NOI .  3. performance as movement to personal life goals.What I'm hearing at first blush is that Number one has been great to date. 

I like sourcing items from auctions, thrift stores, and up-cycling so take that into consideration.

It has made life a lot easier.  

I may be biased but it's going to be where I continue to invest for the rest of my life.