However, the rental value this area is very low compared to the Home values and mortgage rate.

We are not likely to see rates that low again in our lifetime.

Now all taxes are based on a super low rate you can’t fight. 

Several have mentioned utilizing low down payment second home loans for qualifying.

Section 8 is best used as a risk mitigation tool for properties in super low income, high crime areas.

I figured, if I hire several low skill employees it would equal one high skilled employee.

I'll throw in my 2 cents on common differences I've seen in my career:CDFIs - Because of their subsidized financing structure, they have the ability to be a low cost lender (and sometimes provide grants).

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

Those qualities can be the difference between closing a deal and walking away empty-handed.What about you?

It was mostly due to my day job income and low cost of living over a long period of time; however, real estate accounts for about 50% of our income through a small portfolio of short, mid, and long term rentals.