doors need to be power washed, gutter needs to discharge further from foundation (deck is uneven and breaking, possibly due to water erosion?)

I was living abroad buying/selling real estate mostly land, and some land with structures.

You’re going to have to buy at least $1M (or whatever you clear after selling costs.), worth of replacement properties, not $500k.

I  Income:  The amount of property you can buy will be dependent on your Debt to Income ratio.  

Are the other properties you're buying in/around Macon? 

hi Heidi, I’m a local investor looking to buy in Pomona California, this fits my buy box.

You have to make a deal rather than buy a deal, be more appreciation focused, and be more patient.

:)Just kidding.1) Stock market: may want to do this while exploring other options, just make sure funds are easily accessible2) Buy Multi-unit: two basic options:- Buy turnkey: may not cashflow for 3-5 years, depending on your management skills.- Buy someone else's problem: can you fix their problems?

I ask because we only buy houses around the southern US (TX,OK,AR,TN) but we're curious to know if more opportunities to buy foreclosures could potentially exist in other markets. 

We plan to buy a second house as well.