I would definitely consult/call the property tax assessor's office in whichever county you plan to reside in to be 100% certain as they will be able to tell you. 

Every company that uses the word turnkey has its own definition for what it means. 

I'll definitely be making market research and exploration a priority with the time I have.

Of course, your opinion is just as valid as mine, and if it works for you, that's all well and good.True, you definitely do NOT want to give up a 3% loan....BUT there are numerous CREATIVE ways to build net worth FASTER than hold and reinvest cash flow.  

I definitely have more time than money.

@Noelle MastelottoColumbus definitely gets all 4 seasons and thankfully no natural disasters which is good.

So you definitely have a point, Justin, but this teachable moment is more of a nightmare now. 

This should definitely put into consideration and have some exit strategies if it failed. 3.

That being said I'm under contract to purchase a duplex in St Paul using a local portfolio lender so I can definitely run through my thoughts on a zoom. 

They were there for 4yrs and maintained it fairly well but there were definitely some things that were not taken care of when they left.