I recommend you discuss and plan this in depth with a local lender who knows your market well. 

Check with your local credit union.

Quote from @Sean Pedeflous: I own a duplex in Fayetteville Arkansas and the city is buying part of my backyard to add a trail which connects to a great local park.

I'm quoted in this article 8 months prior to the settlement predicting just that.https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/01/06/nar-ver...

Crime in Little Rock is significantly lower than most cities it's the way the city is zoned it looks high based on the old city limits and population.

Once you have ran through about 3 months or so of this and penciled out 50-100 deals for fun, I would talk to a local agent and start the process of looking.

I agree with many of @Alan Asriants' points, especially when considering OOS Sec. 8 investing.A lower price point or smaller investment doesn't always mean low risk.House-hacking locally could be a better transition depending on your goals and situation.

if you have proper team you can self manage. are you local to the area?

That said, the construction is slowing, and I believe Huntsville’s population growth will make this a good investment over 10+ years.

Found the deal when my local realtor referred it to me.