@Chris Lyman as someone who lives in and invest in Buffalo, I think it is a great place.

I can help you explore refinancing options in the future to lower your interest rate, especially if market conditions improve.Living in the property for 18 months while renting a room can help you offset mortgage payments and reduce living expenses.This strategy also gives you time to understand the local rental market and plan for full rental income after you move out.Fixed-Rate vs.

I lived here for 2 years before buying my second house and rented out each of the rooms.

The quality of the people that you allow to live in your property directly impacts your monthly profit and also will arise when the relationship ends. 

I am partnering with an individual to do a live in flip.

Jack, I live in Tulsa and have a CPA here who is an expert at Real Estate.

There is a scenario where I can see living off refi's: late retirement.

Dump this place, buy a decent place near where you live that doesn’t have physical issues.

Are you looking to buy this home for you to live in or to rent out?  

People do not live that way any more.