@Adrienne BinderSo much depends on YOU.Age, adverse market conditions tolerance (have you seen the rehab costs swing in the last 7 months), risk tolerance, other financial situation etc.What if you put all of it in and paid cash for fewer properties?

As I'm sure many of us experience, I come across numerous seller's who would like to sell, but their house is in good condition and want market value. 

The question I'm getting at is risk, and the relative security of your investment in unforseen economic conditions. 

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Rentals in similar condition in the area are getting as high as $1350/mo!

During ownership, the county assessment amount my have risen at a slower pace than market value, because of the tax statute, not market conditions.

He wants to keep most of my deposit, deducting for items that were in poor condition when I moved in and only returning 15% of the deposit to me.

Since you are saying that the property is in good condition, maybe you can do without the MC for a few years?  

Either a probation condition or an existing no contact order.   

Have you thought about "house hacking" where you find a duplex (or triplex) and use the income from the property to cover the mortgage expense allowing you to live rent free.