With our VA "safety rails" removed, I read through David Greene's books Long-Distance Real Estate investing and purchased a multifamily property in Illinois.

I have plans for land I want to purchase to build self-sustaining animal sanctuaries with vet services, growing food for them.Also more land to build self-sustaining low income/homeless developments, with career assistance, training, garden including growing vegetables to get them on their feet and possibly into home ownership when they move on if they wish it and they can also pay it forward.

I contacted the city of Edmonton and was informed that moving a mobile home is treated the same as building a new home, and all the following applies:Development Permit ApplicationCombined Building, Mechanical PermitBuilding & Mech Safety CodesWiring Electrical PermitUnderground Service Cable PermitElectrical Safety CodesConstruction Water Rates 44¢/$1000 Construction Value Sanitary Sewer Trunk ChargeLot Grading FeeTo my knowledge, unlike a new home, all we would be doing is reconnecting the infrastructure, and considering that no modifications are to be made to the existing plumbing, electrical, sewer or the lot itself, so do all those permits apply? 

If you ever find yourself under contract on another property with an FPE panel, I'd recommend having the seller replace it prior to closing as it's a well known and documented safety issue; textbook inspection objection item.  

.- Maybe if it gets the deal going and leads to a cash out refinance before the 5 year mark that allows me to speed up the TSP pay off.Wow - Great food for thought. 

When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 6% less in Jackson, TN than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs around 6% less.

And that would give you a margin of safety.

While I can't definitively say which are the absolute top 5 zip codes in Columbus, I can help you narrow your search for Class A neighborhoods that offer a good balance of rental cash flow, low vacancy rates, safety, and strong school systems.Some promising areas to consider based on general market research include New Albany (43064), known for excellent schools, safety, and strong rental demand, although cash flow might be lower due to higher property values.

I'm prioritizing safety, good rental potential, and proximity to Rice.What's a realistic budget to get started? 

.: Yeah..ok...And all teachers should have kids first...All doctors should have lots of medical issues before they can practice....All dentists should have lot of dental issues before they can practice...Every waiter should owner a restaurant before they can wait tables....Every car salesman should have bought multiple new cars before selling any....I get your point..... it would be great if every realtor had to have real life home ownership under their belt, so they have that BTDT experience..... but not gonna happen And all teachers should have kids first...More like you should have kids before you get a job teaching parenting skills to new parents.All doctors should have lots of medical issues before they can practice....More like you should be a Doctor before you train Med students.All dentists should have lot of dental issues before they can practice...More like you should be a Dentist before you train new Dentists.Every waiter should owner a restaurant before they can wait tables....More like you should try the food on the menu.Every car salesman should have bought multiple new cars before selling any....More like you should know how to drive a car before being a car salesman.