I am quite firm with "damages" to my place, including stains on fabric, etc... 

If you can bake in the higher interests into your projections and still have strong numbers, it might be worth it. - Are there any state or regional gov't incentives to encourage investments?

I strongly believe in the philosophy, "Live where you want to live, invest where the numbers make sense."

The positive of our market is strong nation-leading GDP growth and job growth, with a high demand for rentals.

Also, be sure that your financing in strong and that your property can withstand a down turn. 

i.e. my wife is very dominant and strong willed so she works with contractors. 

I would strongly suggest buying a duplex or four plex.

@Jerry Brecko most likely the seller not wanting to extend means the offer from someone else he's planning to accept is equally as strong as yours, if not a better offer.

Arch degree, 8 years of digital fabrication experience, and two of my own multi-family projects in Cinci.My number two is head of maintenance for a University.Depending on what you need done I can bring along a group for labor.Demo, layout drawings, design, kitchen, bath, walls, exterior, decks, concrete, electrical...So, if that sounds about right we can carry on with a PM and or meet up.For me this would be a short-term experiment to see if I want to do more of this for others or just keep it in-house.

(cough cough NSA) Honestly, you're safer with the random and unpredictable nature of having your traffic pass directly between yourself and your destination, and https:// is already really strong as-is.