Great strategy and we are similar!

We are primarily looking for land on which to set up an owner-occupied situation with 1-4 rentals.

We are building 2 and are interested in more. 

We are planning to manage the property we are leaving and we are probably going to hire someone to paint the inside.

We are thinking of pivoting to long or medium term renting but not sure. 

We aren't even implementing what we learned because we are too busy dealing with a personal issue and haven't been able to travel much for the last couple of years.

However, I cannot speak to apartments, as this depends on the individual complex.Additionally, we are finding a small number of properties for sale where the seller is willing to contribute to the buyer's closing costs.

@Kim Tucker Sounds like a great event!

Husband and I have a 1100 square foot home we are trying to sell.

This is unchartered territory for us--we are fortunate to have had only responsible and trustworthy agents in our past.