Looked at passive investor opportunities and concluded that it does not suit my style.

Allentown...or even think about a college town) older row-home style construction. 

I would not think that the style of roof would dictate loan terms.

I have a graphic designer wife and also spent a lot of time and effort branding my previous service business looking for a singular design and style across all media.

I have also done some other research and have read about Fannie Mae home-style loan which basically encompasses what I have been saying and combines the cost of a "fix-er-upper" and the cost of said repairs, and wondered if this is common.

But forcing someone to close or sell  me their property it's just not my style.

Then you will have an idea on when parents show up, classes start, last minute students, summer classes start, orientation etc.

But it depends on your preferences, lifestyle, personal style, what's top on your list.

About tenant screening, it depends on your style.

There is a home for sale right across the street from what is currently the city's fleet maintenance, a large warehouse style building, not very attractive.