I don't object to it and encourage it when tenants ask, as long as the total amount is paid on or before the 1st of the month due.

Even if those three units don't cover all of the expenses, whatever you put into it you will see again.What I would encourage you to do is read, read, read. 

And it’ll encourage you to build repeatable processes like inspection checklists, accounting methods, as well as a team of real estate agent, property manager, accountant, etc., which will allow you to scale and put the business on auto pilot.

I would encourage you to stay liquid for at least a year after you purchase your first property. 

@Moises R CosmeThank you so much for your insight and encouragement!

My encouragement to you is to sit down and decide something before you do anything else:  Do you want to be a real estate investor or a handyman? 

I want to make money while I sleep and I can help others with this to.Help encourage others to take action. 

He had just purchased a new home and was in the process of selling his other house and his business to his realtor and her daughter. while going through his text messages with his realtor we discovered she was actively encouraging him to take very powerful prescription narcotics as well as having him drive her out of state to buy marijuana products.

@Brynn RaberThere are more variables than an internet forum and a response to you your basic note can cover in a meaningful way.  

I'm looking to start my RE investment journey. I've hoarded cash, am debt free with a credit score of 815. Ready to go. I currently rent. I've heard three schools of thought as to where to start. What is your opinion ...