As I spoke to an expert who invests all over the US in sober living, he told me the best way was to find treatment centers nearby the area you want to invest.

Highlight nearby conveniences and any neighborhood growth to attract interest.Focus on framing the size as a bonus that buyers get more space and value for their money compared to smaller homes.

Also, consider checking out smaller regional banks in nearby towns that might still service Burlington.

doing a quick rental search nearby, looks the going rent for a 2 or 3 bed is between $1.35-$1.41 per SF.

There are much better places to invest, that are somewhat nearby.

Especially if the other kids follow suit, they'll likely need some kind of housing for a significant period of time nearby so buying now wouldn't be the worst move. 

My experience with such properties was I looked over a number of them, including smaller towns, on  main streets, and nearby main roads.

I am looking into markets that have a military base near by. 

Eventually, you’ll look back and appreciate that you took the leap, even if it felt a bit off-kilter at first, kind of like trying to balance on a beam after a strong cup of coffee.

Network Network Network (On the fourms, 1:1 coffee/lunch with local investors, agents, lenders, and in-person at local real estate meetups) - Here is local meetups listed in BP:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...1.