@Brandon Martinez - To reiterate a lot of people's points, I am still finding cash flowing properties in Western Mass.

Columbus has seen impressive growth in appreciation and job opportunities, with around 80 people moving there every week.

Most people don't want to read through your entire listing. 

So, while most people think the risk to S8 is the tenant being harder on your home, that's only part of it.

Some people just have one big operating account.

Both Prosper and Lending Club offer loans big enough to cover your 50% down payment.Something I would never recommend to most people, but as a last resort -- if you absolutely knew you COULD pay it off any time you wanted, you could put the down payment or at least a big chunk of it on a credit card and float it between 0% balance transfer offers until you get it paid off.

That's great, because many people never get started at all. 

People do not sell houses or properties like they are a commodity.

I would start here to see that people are coming to the area and not be as worried with why.I'd also confirm what you need to operate legally such as any permit requirements.

It's why ~1000 people a day are leaving or have left.....