My kids won't always be little and needing so much and maybe I'll even get to retire early with the income these houses make. 

In a nut shell, we want to capitalize on a growing market by owning and managing rentals that we build and then sell the properties in the future to reinvest or retire.

I did finally receive an email from a student testimonial who possibly now lives out of country and is living the dream retirement.

We are stable long-term tenants and would prove to be a good investment choice.

People see those areas as stable and family-friendly, which can push up the value.Wider Buyer Pool: If you're targeting families, schools are huge.

I did find a gutted house for $27k I think I can use this for a house hack and off load some of my maintenance expense for one of my Subcontractors who wants to come to Georgia to retire.

Generally speaking, however, LTRs command more stable cash flows over time than MTRs or extended stay arrangements, and may be the better (and lower-maintenance) choice for someone just starting out.

Also, an income stream is something that is likely to appeal especially to folks approaching (or already in) retirement.  

I work in Albuquerque, NM and wear many hats utilizing many tools.20 rental units12 active flips - recs to purchase -some are now rec notes-private money on the flips utilizing retirement plans/corporate/nonprofit funds-wholesaling and I have started a new platform of providing financed wholesales.would love to see if my knowledge is of value to others.

I did find a gutted house for $27k I think I can use this for a house hack and off load some of my maintenance expense for one of my Subcontractors who wants to come to Georgia to retire.