If you use the rental property calculator, pay close attention to the chart at the bottom showing 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30-year projections.To determine if it makes sense to wait and save for 20% vs. investing with less than 20%, you'll have to consider your long-term goals. 

A house that is a 'home' will always outperform a similar footprint with less attention to guest experience and detail.

The commercial development next door drew my attention to the two acres with a dinky house.

With TICs, pay attention to lender requirements and voting rights; with DSTs, understand the operational limitations built into the structure and how that affects business plans like value-add.A couple of practical tips I give clients in this situation.

By creating hype around the building and generating buzz to attract attention.

Quote from @Jay Hines: Cash flow gets all the attention, but here’s a quiet killer of returns: tenant turnover.

viewers and posters who all can call BS on me. 

For anyone looking to invest passively, pay attention to the returns that are mentioned by individuals like Don and Chris who have track record of raising capital for funds.

You can also look at how many units a company manages; sometimes the larger ones have more systems in place but less personal service, while the smaller firms can be more attentive but might not have as much staff depth.If you have specific goals for your rentals (for example, minimizing vacancy vs maximizing rent vs keeping expenses low), that can help narrow down which management style will be the best fit.

The commercial development next door drew my attention to the two acres with a dinky house.