I would never put in a gas range, oven, dryer or any other consumer product for tenants, because a lot of them are idiots and will kill themselves or someone else.

Affordable price point and rents for more than 1% of purchase price How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

There is no lack of affordable homes.

Affordable relative to the rest of the US so great place to work remote or just enjoy a reasonable life without being hugely cost burdened Cons: A lot of older than 1980s construction (you 100% can be successful with these properties just have more to check during due diligence) Need to be mindful of market rents in the area and not overspend on renovations where there is not ROI to do so, you can’t usually exceed $2 sf on rental rates and average price per sf is 1.25-1.5 sf (neighborhood, unit type, and finish level specific).KC is not a boom and bust market, you don’t get the high highs or the low lows.

I dont want the money to become an issue but a by product of helping others ( scaling ). 

Being in our 40’s, we still have a lot of time to make investments, so we can afford a little patience to see how things turn out.

MFDUs in high-demand areas like Asheville might be limited, but it’s worth keeping an eye out for smaller duplexes or triplexes that align with your budget.If neither works, continuing to rent while buying a pure investment property in a more affordable nearby market could make sense.

He is critiquing products and courses that he hasn’t personally used.

Can I afford to wait?"

BUY ALL YOU CAN AFFORD!