It seems like you would want your property be close to amenities since it seems like you would trade the comfort of having your own space to being in a better area for a cheaper price but I could be wrong.

Hudson really an investors challenge is determining if how much cashflow they want vs cash.The inherited house demonstrates this:1) You didn't mention the mortgage PITI, but assuming it's low, you should cashflow well and even more if you have tenants pay the mortgage off over time.2) You could also do a cashout refinance, up to an amount that allows the rent to comfortably cover, and use the cash for further investments or personal use. 

To get your time back you have to run the numbers as see how much cashflow you will need in order to be able to live comfortable from just your rental cashflow.

Of course, the borrower must be comfortable with the 6% for the life of the loan.For some situations, this is perfect. 

I'm talking about the entire living room and dining room areas.Honestly I have purchased a few mods with this problem, and I will continue to do so.

The options need to fit your needs/comfort.

But you have to do what you are most comfortable with. 

He did some research and found that where we are supposed to connect we a would have to go through several other utilities and dig deeper than they were comfortable allowing us to.  

So we see ourselves willing to invest to make it more comfortable for our time here.

A lower income, but willingness to sacrifice comfort in order to set yourself up for an abundant future.