Do you have an idea of how much you can afford to put down? 

Even the best property management companies (PMC) struggle with:- Finding reliable handyman and contractors (ServiceTechs)- Same with affordable ones- Tracking preventive maintenance- Tracking previous work for potential reoccurrence warranty coverage- Understanding tenant reported problems, so the correct ServiceTech can be dispatched- Determining if tenant is at fault for an issue & should be charged - and will proof stand up in court?

We aren't the cheapest place but we are affordable for the size and I want to keep it that way.

You could probably afford $20,000 without much impact on your budget.

I do agree that I think they're having growing pains, but unfortunately that isn't the kind of thing I can afford to just accept when I'm choosing a company to go with.

Relative AffordabilityDespite recent price increases, Buffalo’s housing market remains more affordable compared to many other U.S. metros.

Areas like Ohio seem to be mentioned quite a bit on the message boards for better affordability.  

I would do everything in my power to buy or rent in a neighborhood with the best school I could afford.

There's a BP thread on his SubTo mentorship. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/862708-sub-t...Gator is about private lending wholesalers the earnest money.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't a single-family home be a better option near Disney World, especially one with a pool, if it's affordable?