My ideal location would currently actually be Augusta, GA because I really want to start somewhere with a very low crime rate. 

Bloomington is a city located in south-central Indiana, approximately 52 miles southwest of Indianapolis. en.wikipedia.orgRecently, the city has been exploring co-living arrangements as a strategy to enhance affordable housing options.

There are tons of options out there. 

.: Quote from @Stepan Hedz: Phoenix, AZ, offers a young myriad of options for real estate investors, particularly in the distressed sectors.

What are your next deal options?

@Nate MarroquinYou're in a great position to house hack before your income increases, and you have multiple financing options to make it work.

Lots of loan options can close in an LLC, helocs usually need to close in your personal name.

I've been using Rat X and am convinced it doesn't actually kill them, currently just have snap traps in place.

So before dismissing your options, you may want to consult an investor friendly Lender who is an out of the box thinker.

I am slowly going crazy with how expensive Massachusetts is and I am leaning towards looking at cheaper foreclosure properties.I understand there is some risk to this but I am beginning to think this is the only option I will have because of how fast the market is growing.Thank you for any insight you may have!