Then, several single-family homes could fit the bill.Aiming for a cash-on-cash return of about 8% or higher is a solid baseline, but remember, this can fluctuate based on many factors including your specific market.

We can go there and have a look anytime before then, and I can send EMD if everything is as I planned.

Does anyone have a maintenance record template that can be edited to fit my needs?

They should be able to send you an address of a rental they own.2) If they plan on sharing a BP Calculator sheet for each and every property they send you.

Once you can answer all these, and develop a long-term plan, pick a market that accommodates your goals as well as your budget and criteria.

I have about $50k in liquid cash and again, plan to leverage my VA loan and I have my full entitlement for it. 

@Llewellyn ClarkeIf you don't have the money you can set up a payment plan with the IRS.

I think most would disagree with the 15 year strategy but if you can afford it, its not a bad plan to build up some equity.

We plan on slowly bringing rents up until a tenant moves out and then we can get true market rent.

That’s exactly my plan.