<prompt> Human: The problem is Im still young 25, I see it as an investment. Possibly get co signed by my parents since I dont have a long credit history. One of my concerns is, they keep increasing the taxes in my area, so I need to be able to afford those taxes, meaning increasing the rent accordingly. If you guys need more info, please ask.  <response>: If you guys need more info, please ask.Yes, theres basically no info in your OP so you need to provide more. What are your PITItaxeswhatever costs? What are your cash flow projections? What kind of vacancy rates are similar properties experiencing? What vacancy rate can you afford? What experience do you have managing income properties? Do you have expertise to do repairs yourself? Do you understand that investment properties require a larger downpayment? Do you have a large enough emergency fund to cover major repairs? so I need to be able to afford those taxes, Well, you need to be able to afford not just the taxes, but the principal, interest, HOA, some utilities, maintenance, upkeep, etc etc. 