From what I'm seeing, it's a lot of people on here that don't have expertise in this market playing it down, and making broad sweeping generalizations that could apply to almost any market. 

Decide which game you want to play.

If you're planning on using traditional financing, your DTI will come into play.

Your reserves, income, and comfort level all play a role in this. some may be OK with 60-70% if income is good and there are good reserves to handle an emergency, others may be good at 30-40% leverage. 

*I understand terms such as deposit amount, contingencies and settlement period can play into the decision making of the Seller, but a syndicator who is relying on outside equity is likely performing full diligence and is not shortening their contract period materially from others in pursuit of the deal.

The kids were grabbing toys, playing with them, and tossing them around, leaving a messy trail wherever they went.

That said, playing the appreciation game is a very personal decision.

It’ll help with the lack of affordable housing so maybe the city would play ball?

Dewey and Mayer - property values there are a low for a reason - pollution from mining - EPA has investigated (https://response.epa.gov/site/...) and I have spoken with several residents who were told by the EPA to not allow their dog or children to play outside in the dirt due to high levels of arsenic. 

The demand in Greenville, South Carolina, stems from several factors that collectively contribute to its attractiveness as a place to live, work, and play.