As you allocate your budget, I'd suggest factoring in a decent portion for interior design/furnishings and amenities.

Quote from @Trent Reeve: i would think they would have more amenities than a non-condo.I think the reference was how do you stand out from one condo to another when they are all identical, vs how do you compete with single family homes.

Can anyone suggest and agent or property manager that can help me with this?

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I would suggest getting another full-time job for the time being and investing/doing STR on the side until you can fully and comfortably replace the income that you would be receiving from your job.Is your LTR in need of repair?

Quote from @Dave Allen: Quote from @Zeke Liston: Quote from @Dave Allen: I'm in a bit of a situationMy wife and her parents are selling a duplex they own together.My wife is trusting me to re invest into cash positive investments.We could stand to take as much as a quarter million, and tax free since we lived in the property 2 of the last 5 years.What are some suggestions for markets that would provide cashflow?

Has a massive stand of desirable trees (hardwood would be a must) Oak, Maple, Walnut foresters wont even bother unless you have acres and acres of harvestable trees. 

I've been a teacher (5th grade and 7th S.S.) for 22 years and can retire with full pension in 3 years.   I'm a licensed builder and have done just about everything imaginable in the construction trades.  New builds-br...

A renter for a stand alone rowhome is usually a different profile from a large apartment complex renter in my experience.

I stand corrected.