Research the area's nuances, understand BRRRR financing strategy, network with local investors, analyze potential deals, use VA loans wisely, explore financing options, and network through investor groups.

Given your goals, Indy could be a great fit—affordable pricing, solid appreciation, and strong Section 8 demand with reliable property management options.

We also had the option of another type of policy that was even less expensive that would have required us to spend at least 1 night in the house and rent it at least 30 nights each year.

Another option could be exporting your data to a spreadsheet for manual adjustments.

The only question is how many will come back, when coming back is an option. 

Sounds like there are more than just 2 options. 

This reduces exit options and affects the value. 10) Small number of small units is the most expensive residential development there is.

With some of the new properties they find they are getting great interest rate buydowns from builders. with equity of 1.2M you have many options on where to move. 

As properties have begun to be paid off for me, that few hundred a month becomes a rounding error as real wealth and options become available to you. 

Therefore, your financial freedom hinges on new companies continuously moving into the city, creating replacement jobs.Companies have many options when selecting a location to set up operations.