However if you want to generate more cash flow putting 15% down will help you because not only is it a lower montly payment but when you hit 20% equity they will remove your PMI.If you put down 5% I would stronly encourage you living in the Airbnb if possible and renting out the home so you can generate even more incomeIf you look at it like this it'll helpMonthly payment < Potential income + current rentIf you can move and reduce your cost of living that is always great at the bare minimum they should equal each other in my opinion because at least you'll have equity if the market you are choosing is a strong equity market.

I highly recommend a well-qualified REALTOR who works with investors and knows how to help you best.7.

Purchase price: $38,000 Cash invested: $48,000 Single family, Home in an older established neighborhood needing complete updating.

I'm a MTR property manager and consultant, let me know if I can help out in anyway!

In the mean time, we can help the U.S. obesity rates by faxing documents so that government workers can get up from their desks and walk to the fax machine.I got an account at eFax.com which came with a fax number and I can receive 10 pages a month for free.

For example; - Professional Photos - Better Design -Newer Furniture -Welcome GuidebooksThis will help you stand out when you do list.

Its always good to have 1-2 mentors that can help you walk through your first couple deals. 

Let me know if you need any help number crunching!

We are needing some input on if we should go ahead and move forward with this HELOC to help fund our future renovations/future investments or if we should be using our own cash.

You certainly don't have to live there first, but what you are doing now is not helping you.