The underwriting would be the key and some luck as well. 

I can also allow a tenant to grow with me - just moved a family from a two bedroom to a three bedroom apartment.Personally the only reasons I would choose to invest in multiple markets is a) because I wanted an excuse to go somewhere regularly or b) for economic/geographic diversity.I had the advantage that my home market was good.

Key point is WITH a SECURED border to stop the flood of 100k-300k monthly illegls. 

Jokes aside, RBC is usually a solid first choice.If it were that easy I would have moved 8 years ago.

Looks decent.Some things to consider:Holding Costs - you will be paying your HML interest only payments for however long it takes you to renovateA Full Gut for 60K seems too good to be trueRemember your ARV / Refinance interest rate are moving targets.

John,  I’ve had friends move out of the Cahokia market because they couldn’t find good property management.

Making the switch from STR to LTR can be a smart move if the numbers aren't working out.

Over the past year, we’ve seen values go up anywhere from 3-6%, and with more people moving in, that trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down.

(If you love the house and are moving in, and have the money, that’s fine, but it isn’t investing.)b.  

I’m in the military (active duty army), and looking to invest nationally since I move around a lot.