Quote from @Christopher LeBlanc: I'll jump on this bandwagon.

Is that $24k on a $120k downpayment?

It's a lot more hands-on, of course, but by rehabbing the property, they "force" the equity themselves instead of just waiting on the market.The rehab is a medium to high including some high ticket items on it.When it comes time to refinance, even if they can't pull all of their cash back out, they've often created their 20% equity stake (or more) through the rehab.

There are lots of free guides online that can help you get started for cheap.

Cash flow’s thin, but steady income beats watching a dark calendar and paying the bills yourself; Alana, I really hope this helps you a bit, I sent you DM on BP... it's one of the reasons I do this, I hope you can assist.

Can you do a refinance on each of the properties?

If you’ve got good boots-on-the-ground support, taking charge of branding, guest messaging, and social can absolutely move the needle on cash flow.That said, I’ll echo what a few others have mentioned, if breakeven (or better) is the goal right now, you might want to take a look at the Florida Panhandle.

@Stephanie DeppeHere's some helpful BlogPosts here on BP that will guide you on some of the different options. 

I am currently seeking my real estate license as well.

What key lessons or pitfalls should I be aware of early on?