If its a Class C I'd go for a more affordable unit, there's no point in putting in more money than you have to. 

So now an employer has the affordability to afford the coach/teacher manager and the over-sized staffing.

Now I’m looking into the Detroit and Ohio areas (Toledo, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus) since they seem to have growing populations and affordable properties under $200k as well.  

You could also team up with another investor to afford better deals or start wholesaling to build cash before buying rentals.

God forbid something happens and I either can't get rid of a tenant or can't find one, I would barely even be able to afford the mortgage

With the prevalence of remote work policies, many people opted to leave affordable apartments living near work in and around metros to live an hour or two outside of their work location to get much more space for their money.

I started with $25k and I bought the cheapest distressed 2/1 SFH I could afford. 

And I will stay in my condo until I can afford to buy a bigger place.However, with high interest rates, I’m reconsidering.

Their company is pretty great at not responding to their communities people , not following local law yet alone their own lease agreements The uptick of lot rents I get it it’s business but also driving out affordability for people which again it’s a business so some may say that part is just the territory , but not following lease agreements , hiring poor management and then doing nothing about it when it’s escalated is a reflection on their business aswell   best of luck. 

and the economy-how many can afford to live on their own?