I hate to say it but unfortunately politics, once again define the individual's behavior down to the roots.

As far as something around your said purchase price, I would also recommend Columbus, OH for a starter market/somewhere to plant your investment roots.

The firm, which owns Dove soap and Axe deodorant, as well as hundreds of other brands, is smelling the pain as lockdowns have led to a dramatic drop-off in sales for personal care items.

.:  all medium to small size cities in NM, Utah, CO, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Kentucky, SC, NC, TN open to others but id have to leave when it drops below 50 degrees.and as long as good wifi, co working spaces of some sort, trees, and ill source deals local and partner with anyone3. part time 3 months: Croatia; my roots, medellion Columbia, Chiang Mai Thailand, Barcelona Spain, where i can still work, good wifi, community.

@Bill Cippola Thanks for posting...90% of real estate agents really add zero value to the transaction...I spend most mornings reporting agents for being dishonest...they are the root cause for speculation and increased housing prices...neighborhoods that I don't care to drive through are now "the hottest area in the city"...and I can't tell you how many agents take advantage of unsuspecting consumers and tie their property up in a contract without providing the most basic of listing services...the commission issue is really just the tip of the iceberg.

Obviously not an expert, but dry cleaners use chemicals whereas washers do not, except for soap.

Of course, I stick by my Judo roots, and believe the best defense is to keep yourself out of trouble, and if it arises, spend your efforts getting yourself out quickly and safely.Cheers,Mark

With the 3 foot deep roots the zoysia grass stays green in the summer & it makes a thick mat for choking out weeds.

[Steps down off soap box]

Proclamations of greed are rooted solely in ignorance.