@Bruce Woodruff really appreciate the encouragement here. great points made on the fact that a bad tenant is a bigger problem than paying a mortgage payment.

I definitely encourage you to visit whatever market you plan to invest in to familiarize yourself with the area and connect with local professionals.

Through his encouragement, I've decided to commit to this and see where I can be 5 years from now.

There's no high paying jobs there yes, but in a way the huge lots allowing for 1-2 big rig trucks encouraging the trucker lifestyle does. 

Otherwise, you're better off to toss that $100k+ into an index fund and avoid the hassle factor.I'm not saying to 100% avoid out of state or long distance investing, but I'd encourage you to look at cash flow as a way to keep the property and appreciation as the way to build real wealth. 

It might look amazing in a couple of years.Thank you for the encouragement I don’t recall the last time I was this stressed about rental purchase, that’s what I keep tell myself that number works, even if it under perform, it should still work in my favor, I think it’s the unexpected siding issue throws me off and makes me think about all the negative things about this dealalso number is larger than i normal target range (70-150k) small 2-3bed rental 7.625% interest rate probably pressures me a bit too 

I would highly encourage you to think about your family first. 

I would encourage you to learn as much as you can about real estate investing.

I would encourage you to see about getting something before you separate as your ability to get a loan should be stronger now - but talking to a great lender will give you the ultimate answer you'll need about that. 

Our company has done some partnerships with the state association which I'd encourage you to check out as well: https://www.faahq.org/##