I understand that at that point you will also have roughly half the principal paid back but I would look for property where you can get 1% of the purchase price (maybe even 1.25%) back in gross rent.Also, where are you getting your property tax number?

Heck, if I were in your shoes I'd even divide that amount and invest half into proven stocks and the other half on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. 

Since collectively they would make up an uncertain one-half, one-third, etc. of the lease, it’s best to have each qualify for his/ her own separate lease. 

Found the fake ad again on housesforrent (.) ws less than half price. 

I’m just starting off as an investor and the problem I have with analyzing deals is that I find the house and I try pulling the comps but I don’t find anything sold around that house that is within 6 blocks or half a mile from the house I want to invest in!

Currently we have about half of the down payment and closing cost amount saved up. 

I joined on a whim 5 and half years ago and have used a VA loan on one property before I was sent overseas.

She rented a bedsitter (1 room with half bath) off my brother's office for those 3 weeks, and hung out with friends until she could move into the house.

@Jordan Moorhead Are there opportunities where if you are able to find good deals, to find a partner where they provide the money down (with the idea being you'll pay them back for "your half" of the money down they are paying for up front through the investment's performance over time) and you use their credit and your role is to take care of all the property management?

@Jay Hinrichs definitely a lot of vacations happening....on facebook it looked like half of the agents I know were out of town lol.August does tend to slow a bit traditionally as well while families get kids back to school etc too.Hope all is well Jay.