This gets them thinking about your eventual move and the stress they might face in finding a new tenant.After some time has passed, you could share that you’ve started looking at other homes, but the options in your price range don’t compare to the property you’re living in.

What was killing me was that I thought I was being told that preparing for vacancy/management/maintenance/repairs/etc. was so much less important than appreciation, that I shouldn't concern myself with cashflow at all and just pay whatever price with total disregard for carrying a mortgage for 30 years and concern myself with only the mortgage PITI.

Also if anyone has any contacts in the area and would like to share, I would greatly appreciate it.

If you're maxing that out at your 9-5 then you'll only be able to contribute profit sharing in the Solo 401k.

Please share your thoughts on this topic. 

Structuring a joint venture (JV) or equity partnership can make the deal appealing by offering a share of cash flow and appreciation. 

Any lessons learned or tips you can share?

My Edreco, I want to stay optimistic, but after 20 years in the business, I see a few concerns with your strategy—especially buying condos.

A great resource to check out is The Frugalwoods—they share practical strategies for cutting food expenses without sacrificing quality.

@Cody Caswell thanks for sharing.