The area we are building in is very active.

A house you live in is a liability.

I've been dipping my toe into real estate investing but haven't fully jumped in. I

Yes, turn the water off, but after you turn the water off, turn on a faucet to clear out the water already in the pipes.Also, when new tenants move in, I make sure to show them where the house's main shut off valve is in case there is ever a major leak.

@Christopher Schmidt Those numbers look pretty great especially for having no cash in. I

For the price point to get in, I am looking at places I know, such as LaCrosse.

from the outside the frame and structure of the house looks in good shape, but once you go in is when you the flooring in the back part of the house all going down to one low spot... if you look at a door way that is by it one side of the door jam is normal other side is 2 inches lower across the top if that helps any.

My problem is that the town I'm in is primarily low income, totals about 12,000 residents, and is the largest town for more than an hour's drive in any direction, so the numbers I've given are unfortunately about as good as I've seen around here.

I spent several months lurking, then just had to suck it up and jump in.  I

The town I am searching for properties in is Gainesville, Fl., It's not a small town, but not huge either.