Aaron, If I were you, I'd spend $500 to fly out look at the property (I checked flights out of Denver for tomorrow) and talk to at least 2 local PMs or REI friendly Realtors to verify #'s for a $175k purchase rather than rely on a few comments here.

It's such a sweet relief to have kids able to go play on the fly, instead of having to arrange playdates they have to be driven to.

I am Sharon, born and raised in Tel Aviv, spend my time in Milan and TA, I fly to the states about every 6 months, crazy about real estate since I was very young, I also coach and mentor people for passion in their lives, I love traveling, dogs (I have a JRT) and in my free time i go to concerts or just drive in my car (another hobby i have) listening to IL Volo, Elvis, Laura Pausini, Fabri Fibra and at least one yearly visit to La Scala. and yes, I can love them all equally as weird as it may sound. 

I know this is not indicative of all BP members, but not a great start.I am signing on this morning to look for a buyers agent in Brevard County, FL. I

I don't feel that a investment out of your area under 500k is worth the distance-hassles, but if I can do a million dollar deal on an apartment, it may just pencil for me to take off work and fly somewhere periodically.  

Everything is flying off the market!

Hello everyone my name is Jason and I live down in Spring Hill, FL. I

Would they count the overall joint filing income as hers as well or would they see her income as zero and it would never fly?  

I felt more comfortable investing in FL because I fly there on family vacations (now I can write them off as work trips since I will visit my properties.

Lucie, Fl, I heard is nice.