Granted, I am in a 'pure passive' mode, which is primarily a function of my career and the market I live in.

@Dan SchalkI believe you are mistaken that purely buying a property in Texas establishes residency for in state tuition. 

@Vuthy SeangThe cities that you have selected is that purely based on price to rent ratios?

That is PURELY Math and pretty much GUARANTEED in the kinds of Markets like NYC as Real Estate values RARELY fall.

Does the analysis represent your income/expenses with you living there or after you've moved out and it's a pure investment property?

RV spaces or is it a pure MHP?

(Long story short...it was her mom’s home and she used the majority of the equity to pay for assisted living until her passing.)Quick Stats:-2 BR and 1 BA on each of two floors-Zoned as duplex with separate entrances, but bottom floor needs a kitchen-Everything it needs to be “move-in” ready is purely cosmetic, i.e., flooring, paint, landscaping, etc.As stated in the report (link above), here are some interesting factoids:1.  

Although you likely won't pay all cash, it is still a pure way to evaluate the investment.ROI will tell you how the investment performs based on cash you have into the deal.

I know that Tampa down through Sarasota is developing quite a bit, and diversifying from purely snowbirds and retirees.  

Therefore I invest in higher quality houses in appreciating markets instead of focusing on C or D class homes for pure cashflow.