I’ve received a number of responses from investors essentially stating that they use a simple buy/rent/hold approach in small residential properties, and have accumulated net worths in the 1 - 3 million $ range starting with just one mortgaged SFR. 

With a strong background in both real estate and lending, I work with a range of clients—investors, builders, and developers—to help them achieve their investment goals.

Rent estimates range from $2,300 to $1,800 per month for houses with acreage.

At REI Capital Fund LLC, we’ve worked with a wide range of investors, from those flipping their first property to those building large rental portfolios.

With inventory up a solid 50.1%, buyers have a wider range of options and a bit more time to find their dream property.

You have to nail down your price range and property type first.There's a big meetup October 30th, in Buckhead, if you come into town. 

@Shannon BrillWhat would it cost to convert the other range to gas?

The cost of an water heater replacement for example is close to the same regardless of price range of rent or property value.

I own property outside of my home range ( approximately 2 hrs away).  

I work for General Dynamics Electric Boat which has decades long contracts with the US government and the turnover rate is relatively high in the company so my thoughts are if I could choose a place that is within commute distance there and within the price range of the average employee that maybe that could be a great idea but I want to know if people think that is too much of an assumption and risk to make?