Quote from @Jake Thorpe: In this industry, there is a lot of incentive to bend the truth, some say dont say x to the lender.. and if something happens dont say y to the insurer. 

Then there's misaligned incentives players in the construction industry may make more money the longer a project takes to get completed. 

I've had 1 tenant stay for 3 years, the others have stayed for a year on average but it depends.

After discussing with Justin, I am certain that we can help you in your scenario as you and your wife transition from one industry into more real estate.

The Economic Development there is focused on building competitive regional talent, diversifying the regional economy, transforming Montgomery's image and building diverse community capacity.Major economic drivers to the area include Hyundai manufacturing, Maxwell & Gunter Air Force Base, major Amazon distribution, Alabama State Capitol, Alfa Insurance, Kinpak, H2 Pharma, Dollar General transport/logistics, Dow Chemical, and Conner Industries to name a few. 

If interested in low-cost properties with above-average rents, I would recommend duplexes in Cleveland near the major hospitals and work with the gentleman I am referring to. 

Last I checked my average across 30 units was something like $179/door.

You can take yourself out or severely set yourself back if things go awry.I've bounced around the investment mortgage industry for 5 years. 

The state has always had many hurricanes and while insurance here is higher than the national average, our housing price to amenities ratio is one of the highest around. 

Average of 40 days on market.