The loan is with you, not with your tenant, so none of that means anything to them - in fact because you live in one unit and it's under 4, if you were self-managing you don't even have to abide by fair housing laws (at least on the federal level). 

If you are buying to live in, you could also do FHA with a cosigner.

In my experience, a large percentage of them are fully functional adults that refuse to take personal responsibility for their lives, which is why they are receiving free rent from taxpayers instead of working for a living.

It seems ridiculous, but that's the world we live in now.

I currently live in WA state and invest out of state for buy and holds.

I’m looking to start in DFW since I live in Arlington but eventually I’ll be open to other markets to diversify my portfolio.  

Is it possible to invest in more affordable markets if I don't live in the area?

I've lived in central Texas for 44 years and never have I replaced a roof less than 20 years old.

Quote from @Min Zhang: Cincinnati is one of my favorite cities to live in Ohio.

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