I put them in positions where they have to tell me what they want for their home, instead of me making offers upfront.

Educate and assist another who is in a similar position as I am at the moment.I look forward to interacting and networking with whomever is open to making money.

If you miss a rent payment, your friend will be in a position of making the mortgage payment on his own.

Depending on your cash position you can still offer seller financing.

I guess I always like one extreme or another... either 100% loan minimize cash out of pocket and create less but positive decent net income...or pay 20% and minimize expenses and maximize monthly net income.... does this make sense or am I being silly!!

I'll meet with the two who showed positive interest and see what they have to say.

Or you can take many different routes from this point on, for example you can help the homeowner refinance to get into a better position then before!

Do you think you will be able to walk away from all six rental properties with a positive cash hit?

I have been studying real estate for almost a year now and I am finally in the position to make something happen.

Sounds like you have a great foundation and are in a great position to expand.