The walls are pretty thin so I’m not sure if there is much room to bring that up to 7 feet but I’ll look into that in the future.

working backwards from 1% the property should be in the 340K range to be in the ballpark.  450k is overpriced.Keep looking, and doing the math on every deal you see to get used to the numbers.also, do the numbers both ways  4 x 850 (to see future investment cash flow when you move out), and 3 x 850 to understand how much out-of-pocket will your contribution to the mortage be (if any).don't forget to factor in property management cost, even if you plan to manage it. 

@Ryan OConnorWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

Very difficult to value, must look at the value in current use vs what you think the future holds.

@Ashley KoenesWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

So, the issue will be brought before the committee at a future meeting. 

However, it always pays to walk them through it and provide them with written instructions to refer back to in the future.

@Ernest MarcelinWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

Ultimately, a better W-2 will get you the best bargaining position for future deals, so that is what you ought to focus on.

As a result i am thinking of buying my first house in Atlanta and move my family there while i continue to work in California for the near future.