The idea is simple: purchase a property, live in one part, and rent out the rest to offset your mortgage or even generate profit.

I love how you mixed the metals too.

It's a fabulous small town in Southern MN just off Interstate 90. 

It seems like the North Dallas (where all the buzz seems to be) seem fairly far from downtown Dallas.

I really like the idea of leveraging local contacts for walkthroughs and feedback.

The Property will be a good long-term investment whether you do the dig down or not! 

Hey @Megan OConnor, I can't comment on the area specifically but it is doable.You need to search AirBNB and VRBO to get a look at the competition (don't forget to look at VRBO)You have to work into your plans the downturn during the off season.

Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Quote from @Engelo Rumora: @David KanarekI don't think I have ever seen better investigative research than this.Hat's off to you and sorry for your troubles and everyone else's.Please don't investigate me haha Engelo this is all the Due diligence that should have been done prior to investing its fine after the fact but that's not going to get their money back..

Is anyone out there willing to be boots on the ground in Cleveland particularly old Brooklyn to check out the condition of a property?

I was then told that's the rate for the area.