After that, we are looking to buy maybe 1 or 2 more SFH this year. 

I buy all over DFW for large investor, and I always enjoy talking shop.

I made my money lending them money to sTudents to buy property..

He can't 'buy her out' as he does not have that much cash liquid.

Buying a turn key rental, in an area you know or knew well, with a property manager you've met and trust, in an area that is large enough for you to have other options to find contractors and property managers? 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Riverdale.

One thing you might do is sell your more expensive properties and buy less expensive ones. 

If you are buying from HUD, you will be contractually obligated to occupy the home for 12 months.

Too bad you can't buy something owner-occupied, put 5% down with the best interest rate, live in it for 12 months (and fix it up), rent it out and repeat the cycle.Here's some other info you might find useful:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

In North Jersey, buying is difficult from my beginner perspective with high prices, property tax, etc.Barrier to entry feels high in my area.