Don't play the game of the tenants getting into the whole story.

@Rodney KuhlPassive income is great, but playing the leverage game is a risk.

My name Doug and I have wanted to get in the real estate game for years!

Just as I've always stated, this game is just like the nfl, all coaches are doing the "right" thing to win the game.

On a $100K property a $20K down payment along with a decent credit score should get you in the game.

Anyone game?

I'm definitely "smaller" and still relatively new to the lender game, but I do like doing my homework thoroughly, so I'll check into it further.

Brian,First convratulstions on your success being new to ghe game.

www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/12/08/to-buy-or-not-to-buy-your-first-rental-property.aspxThis had some good points but I would say if you are only looking at 5 year return then RE is not your game.

I have never really been interested in the real estate game until I was gifted an education by my mother with a company called Fourtune Builders.