The public interest in notes has grown over the last couple years, although the industry has been around for ages.

The area is a bit depressed, but the economy has grown and diversified substantially over the past decade or so.

I'm currently house hacking (working out really well) and have grown up with my parents having some rental properties.

The 400 corridor has quickly grown to the end of 400.

Once the kids are grown, you don't really need it, unless you have a disabled wife or someone else that relies on you.

I would like to connect with any long-time landlords to find out the do's and don't's. i have been rehabbing for the past 12 years and have grown tired of dealing with putting things back together to sell to others for slim profits.

A second FHA can be obtained if there's 25% equity in the condo and you have out grown the condo family wise or had to relocate because of your job.  

Its a tricky situation because a significant amount of my stuff is still in the home and I feel like I shouldn't have to harass grown women that are doctors and pharmacists to pay rent on time and don't let people crash in my room!

They've also grown so quickly there are sales people who are not always knowledgeable and under a lot of pressure to close.  

I personally would like to do the same as you simply because I know the area VERY WELL (having grown up).