Here's info on Huntsville:Now Alabama’s largest city, Huntsville’s military (Redstone Arsenal), space (NASA), telecommunications (ADTRAN, AT&T), biotechnology (Hudson Alpha), diversified manufacturing (Toyota/Mazda, Polaris) and a variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work (#5 Best Places for Career Opportunities) in delightful surroundings (#3 Best Places to Live in the US).

It features a pool and is suitable for both corporate/STR and LTR.

Otherwise, a HomeStyle Renovation loan may be more suitable if I want to keep it or flip it. 

I understand the costs associated being an Agent (I actually took a course and passed the licensing exam a few years ago, but never did anything with it as I started a new career as a Firefighter). 

This is my first time posting and I am in need of some advice… The background to my question is my husband and I have been dabbling part time in the real estate investment game for 10 years now, while we have been advancing in our careers and starting our family.

Fortunately, my career allows me to spend $2600 per month on rent in the event I can't find any tenants, but it would be seriously stretching my wallet without being able to save (This isn't including HOA, insurance, or any other fees- strictly mortgage payments).

Maybe because collectively we have 30 years in the tech industry and WE ARE EXHAUSTED OF THE GRIND AND BEING OVERLOOK FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES!! 

Which is very important, and hard to achieve with a person you just met (leads, open houses, Facebook groups) While you may work with 'strangers' from these groups in your career, typically you will work with folks you already have a relationship with.

During my 35 business career, I negotiated millions and millions in contracts.

Not every property is suitable for MTRs.