Short term rentals are legal when the host is living in the same apartment as the guests and there are no more than 2 guests staying with the host."

Super cool apartment style living, but all one story. 

Best of luck, and if I lived nearby I think I’d be bullish on, and potentially investing in the area as well! 

I've personally done just about every rehab scenario, properties I've lived in, properties bought as investments and even properties bought at auction.You've gotten good advice from folks on this list.

You really should never leverage the home you live in.

But this will also lead to future inflation.The issue is going to be the rich will get richer as they can live with lower cash flow but gain appreciation.

I live in Manchester NH as well. 

I wanted to invest where I wanted to live and I am also from Elgin so am constantly headed further nw. 

Quote from @Brendan Doherty': I’ve read in books of people getting past having to live in the property they own so they can rent all units year one of ownership(living on the property with an rv).

Quote from @Pravit Jarriyapurttipong: Hello,I live in Queens New York but I want to invest in Buffalo New York.Which town should be easier to manage?