I'm based out of Charlotte NC and having great success in all the sub markets within an hour radius truly..

An elderly man on a fixed income should be able to find an apartment that is income-based and affordable.

1) Average Length in First House Hack:The duration of one's stay in a first house-hacked property can vary widely based on individual goals and circumstances.

At the time of purchase I was not expecting property appreciation, but based on my purchase price, I can't imagine seeing any appreciation, even after 15-20 years.Thanks Kelly,Did you post anywhere else that I might have missed so I can also reply on those platforms?

Also the tax amount on the tax rolls is not the tax you pay in the future, it is based on the new sale price and will increase according in due time. 

Try to make your decisions based on that and not as if it were your personal home.

Call an insurance broker and see what options they have based on what and where you are buying. 

Looking forward to your input.TroyView report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.

My engineer did briefly mention to me this was a risk but felt comfortable defending our position based on our compliance with AASHTO and we never discussed again.

There are a few Duluth or Superior based folks active in the forums with varying degrees of regularity.