We have only chosen those places because of the presumably good schools and house styles.  

@Karsen Wynn Even if you find a part-time job, they are going to want a two year history of you having part time employment in order to give you credit for that income.Your best bet is going to be to go through a Non-Prime/Portfolio style loan where they are approving you like they would a commercial property - based on cash flow and some other metrics that do not require you to have income.

The key is finding your style and making it work with your personality. 

Taxes on interest are an animal of their own.My attorney drafted my Op Agreement for my LLC (cookie-cutter style) and my Articles for my S-corp (for mgt, wholesales, royalties, consulting) for less than $1000.  

In prior posts I have already described how a pipe broke and damaged my beautiful 1930s classic style rental.

99% of the time absolutely not.With that I do know some who invest out of state and kill it lottery style....and they invest in Cali.Good luck with your search!

There are requirements for a minimum rear yard (9' required) regardless of lot depth, which means that if you have a really small lot you can end up with less than 70% coverage (typical Philly trinity styles rowhomes). 

Fanny mae home style?

What is the price difference between trailers and single family homes simple style.

Wall-to-wall people.For you (Brie, and other experienced RE investors), you'll have to scout for nuggets and networking opportunities (or other non-real estate opportunities) since you'll likely know all the basic RE techniques - and enjoy the energy of Tony Robbins if you like his style (get food before he comes on - since he's on for 3 1/2 hours!).