I don't know your living situation but if your paying x,xxx for rent or a mortgage and instead by living in one side and renting out the other you will be paying y,yyy instead and y is less then x that's great, especially if you can rent out your primary residence and make income there too. 

But, know what you want to accomplish beforehand.Creative Finance is a great way to buy properties when done properly and lawfully. 

This company might be a good option one day, but not now. 

Quote from @Eric James: This is why I build outside city limits.

They had $ but did not have the knowledge or the time.  

While great for cashflow, may limit your exit stratgy.Also, How comfortable are you with the offer as well as the overall numbers on whether this will or will not cash flow? 

Being a remote location might already limit client base.

Hey Morgan, that’s quite the puzzle you’ve got.. but also an intriguing one!

I own properties in Canton right now but I want to expand north up to the Akron market.

With a low 4.75% rate but minimal cash flow ($50–$125/month), your equity could likely work harder elsewhere.