And realistically i would only like to put 20k-50k down so i can have some cushion if i want to force appreciation with little renevations plus relocation costs. 

@Bret Shoemaker We have over 80 properties that we’re marketing to ALE and other relocation companies.

I’m a Michigander who relocated to the Wetumpka area permanently because of the great weather and affordability.

Mainly, what % of that $500k are you able to save and is there a desire to relocate?

When investing OOS, consider targeting markets with major corporate relocations and expansions.

Hello @Matthew Hull,Scripts can be helpful, but we sound like robots if we rely on them too much. 

For a 4 bed you are likely looking for insurance placements for a family or temporary relocation.

Of you can relocate and house hack, I highly recommend that so you give up less cash upfront.Good job not spending your stack on some bad *** pick em up truck or other nonsense young people would otherwise spend it on! 

As other markets out/in Florida are increasing in price , people are looking to relocate to sw market. 

I was trying to be brief but I am allowed to relocate with one of my current jobs.