Such exciting news, but I will sadly be departing from this home in the next year or so as I plan to buy another home to move into or an investment property I haven't ironed out all the details yet. 

. :-))But yes, I could take a $200k or $300k tax free loan every year on the appreciation if I couldn’t manage to make ends meet at $20k/mo.

Are you attractive tenants that meet your screening criteria readily and keeping them as long as you budget for (vacancy rate)?

Learn and save for a year before you do anything and meet as many other local investors as you can.

It is really important to make sure you find a quality agent who is familiar with the market and neighborhoods there so they can point you in the best direction to meet your investment goals.

I would like the opportunity to meet/network with fellow investors in that market.

Here’s how it works:Population Decline or Stagnation: If the population is static or shrinking, the current housing supply meets demand, and property prices decline (in inflation-adjusted dollars).

@Kase KnochenhauerNice to meet you also!

Its not all fun and games like at the meet and greet events.

And because approval is not required it usually happens the first town meeting and you now have the right to market and sell individual lots.