@Marcus Stokescan you start with a live-in flip or house hack instead?

Rodrigues' recommendation may change this), but my next question would be, are there any cities/markets where 1 of the following are true: 1) You have family/friends that live there, 2) You travel there frequently (either for vacation, work, etc.), or 3) Somewhere else you've lived before AND know the area well?

I live around Huntsville, the epicenter of northern Alabama.

I am an American living and working abroad; I have been in Europe for six years now!

I assume you want to live in one side of it?

If you plan to live there in the winters, you might have a hard time doing long term rental outside of that and finding a new tenant every summer.

Smaller SFH = less maintenance , there are lots of single looking for a place to live .

We are currently living just south of Boston and are looking to purchase a 2-4 unit property in which we would live in one of the units.

From the architectural wonders of Downtown to the tranquil, family-friendly communities on the outskirts, there’s always something new to explore and learn.The city’s constant evolution means different investment opportunities are always surfacing, whether it's the push for sustainable living or a growing emphasis on smart home technology.

Live in one and rent the other units out!