Also, is there a credit card that anyone prefers because of the perks or any kind of other information in relation to this?

I have some folks who've expressed interest, so we may be able to sell without putting it on the market.Since we're empty nesters with an older dog (he just turned 12 yesterday), we'd prefer to be on 1st fl for all our sakes.My 5 yr goal is to acquire 2 MFH per year over the next 5 years. 

Lawrence,With your credit score, for a low down payment program you should be looking at a conventional 97% LTV program, preferably either HomeReady or Home Possible as they have better mortgage insurance rates as well as interest rates. 

Preferably driving distance maybe a couple of hours away 

As others have said owning the system via a cash purchase or using one of the many low-interest loan options out there are preferable methods than leasing. 

You really need to have at least one of those, preferably two, and ideally, all three. 

You could be walking away from a good deal because of your financing and personal savings and not the fault of the property.You don't have to put 30% down if you prefer less.  

In southern states, home sales are expected to grow by 6% in 2018 rather than 2.5% (the national average). 70% of homeowners prefer to list with a real estate agent who uses video marketing to advertise their home.Main Takeaways Consider hiring a professional house stager — Heck, why wouldn’t you do it if the house will spend less time on the market and the seller will get 6% above the listed price?

I personally prefer to borrow the money and take all the risk. 

Most commuters to the downtown area prefer to live within the I275 loop of close to it.