I operate as an agent in a relatively expensive area in CT and this is a common question I get a lot from people as they start the process of buying a house hack.My clients who have had the most success have identified areas they felt comfortable living FIRST and then found a property that fit their budget.  

I'd appreciate hearing what you've done successfully in the past, as well as your feedback on the options I'm considering:1) Get the house under contract, with closing date set for June after her school year is over.

Like with a many sales techniques you don't get a good sample size (and won't likely find success) if you just target 50 homes.  

@Timothy Martin  Congrats on driving for dollars success!  

You, of course, have the opportunity to stop investing on our platform, but to mischaracterize the success that you have had with Patch of Land on this forum is not appropriate. 

An related 3rd party called the qualified intermediary is required in most cases to complete a successful 1031 exchange.

So I consider this a huge success in comparison to the alternative.

I have had great success with HA as an owner and a guest but  they seem to disappoint more often than not.

I've had good success in real estate and I want to take my knowledge into personal investing.

I've had good success in real estate and I want to take my knowledge into personal investing.