Ive owned a 3 family in Fitchburg MA for 4 years that has done exceptionally well with it, living for free in one unit for a while and constantly upgrading the property over the years.

Convert the property you are living in now to your second rental, and buy a new home for yourself. 

Also looking forward to meeting any local wholesalers or people living out the house hacking dream.Thank you to @Scott Trench for leaving a great how-to on introductions!

Will you potentially be more at peace if you sell and buy an investment property that you have never lived in personally?

I'm assuming traveling nurses don't know many people in the area and would know someone to live with. 

If not, you’ll need to resolve these liens, which could complicate the investment.Current Occupants: The family living in the property could be protected under Massachusetts’ tenant and housing laws.

This 16-acre mixed-use community bridges Downtown Gastonia and the historic Loray Mill District, creating a vibrant live/work/play corridor.⚾ Franklin Yards-Gastonia- A $26M, 5,000-seat multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue, with future plans for residential, retail, and office spaces.🍽 Food Hall-Gastonia-Gaston County’s first food hall is in the works!

Where are you living at this point?

You need a place to live.

Talk to a CPA to see how each scenario plays out.A 401K continues to grow in value, but what do you live on?