I am not sure what state @Camille T. lives in but I don't know of a state that currently has this level of transparency.

Keep in mind comps can change in the 1-2 years you plan on living there.

First, please do NOT think you're going to generate enough cashflow to live off of within 3-5 years. 

I live in Missouri and I’m looking to get started in my local area but in the long run would like to invest in the Springfield and Branson areas.Thanks again for all the help!

But to say, if you dont, we provide more assistance.

Quote from @Kyle Neimeister: Looking to Connect with Columbus, OH Investors.Hey Kyle, I grew up in the north part of Columbus and lived here ever since.

Purchase price: $365,000 Cash invested: $550,000 Bought to live in, forced some equity and was able to get out almost all of my cash. 2.3% interest rate!

After all, square footage is about more than raw measurements; it’s about how seamlessly the space integrates into the home’s overall living enviroment.If you’re serious about making that office “count,” consider checking local guidelines or even chatting with a reputable appraiser in the Phoenix area..from what I’ve heard they’ve handled properties like this before.

For example:Second, under their "About us" link, click on "Management" and you'll see a "Meet the Team" page where there's the following photo/info for this James LaPushner fellow you mentioned (which says he was born in New Zealand):However, if you do a reverse Google image search on this photo, you'll find that it's posted on several other sites, including this one: https://planetaseminarov.ru/people/konstantin-baksht.htmlHere's a photo of him from this page:This page is written in Russian, but if you translate it, it says his name is Konstantin Baksht, he lives in Moscow Russia, and he is the owner and CEO of the international consulting company Baksht Consulting Group. 

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