You can give them the choice. 

.), but I am having trouble finding what is practical for me.

Making all the wrong choices when I was younger hasn't allowed me to break past the lower middle class.

If you buy in a location where prices and rents are increasing below the inflation rate, your income will be eroded over time by inflation, and you may have no choice but to decrease your standard of living over time.

In a year from now come August of 22, 1 of 2 choices will be made.

We might make different finish choices (cosmetic vs. durability) but the price is often similar.

First renters were horrible and decided to go with a Property Manager after that which was a great choice and made the property autonomous after that.

There's the additional benefits of the agents shielding you from Fair Housing liabilities where the tenants can accuse landlords of discriminating and declining their tenancy due to unfair housing practices.

These accounting practices is what you should focus on, not the 1% rule or any other "guideline".

I watch Matt Risinger for the over-the-top stuff mostly, but this is actually practical for anyone, with lots of helpful comment tips!