They easily double(or more) in value every ten years.

Your debt is easily found, I suggest you disclose the loan. :)

Its a good discussion, these stories always help to re-evaluate and discuss our markets, or whether or not it's worth staying in them.

I’ll keep your offer in mind as I evaluate opportunities and have questions about loan products or financing options.Thank you again for the support and encouragement.

Best to evaluate this question on paper with an experienced broker.

I mean myself and any bank would need more details, but if you utilize that large sum as a downpayment and have a small mortgage, wouldn't you easily qualify for the debt to income?

Just make sure everything is updated and you will be able to manage it easily.

I like that you pointed out all the positives and negatives for a fair balanced post that will help other investors evaluate future options.I have been posting for a while on how hard the North Alabama market has become, and this post shows a good example of it. 

This could easily cost you $10’s of thousands if you plan to stay in the home 5+ years when you return. 

It can easily take 6+ months to find a motivated seller. - Just be prepared, because a motivated seller typically has a property with issues you need to be sure you can solve.