@Lori Edelman I'll bet you whatever amount of money you want, that you can find lead-based paint, asbestos, formeldahyde, VoC's, mold, etc., in 90%+ of 100 hundred year old houses. 

Probably use it for trails or timber or hunting is the best bet looks like, rather than spending time on regulations and permits.

If you’re not a real estate professional and over $150k, your best bet if you’re looking for tax savings is short term rentals.

If the ADU doesn’t meet IRS guidelines, you could face capital gains tax liability.

Even towns of less than 10k, as long as it is in a "good part" of town and there is somewhat stable growth in that area, then most lenders will not add any additional underwriting guidelines, especially if it is rented out.I always like to do the Walmart check (kind of what you recommended being by a store).

Love that you’re thinking ahead—getting your income lined up now will make buying way easier.Lenders want stable, verifiable income, so a W-2 job in Arizona is your best bet.

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

Check with an agent in your area, but i'm willing to bet the comps wouldn't change drastically between the two.  

Best bet would be a “partnership” with a monied individual looking for a high risk/high return passive investment with you providing the “active” part.  

It’s crucial to ensure that your cash reserves can cover not only the mortgage but also unexpected expenses during the remodel.The 30% housing rule is a helpful guideline to avoid overextending yourself, and ideally, you should be comfortable with your monthly housing costs even without rental income.