Right now, be patient.

You're getting that bank satisfaction money that I mentioned earlier, and the amount of money that is would cost to replace the house.Also, you can pick and choose.  

I am trying to be patient and learning to analyze homes just to learn the numbers.Good luck on your REI journey! 

I’ve also thought about buying single family, fixing it up, then moving in a year (I have a roommate who will be moving with me and is an interior designer, which could be an asset.)I’m currently renting pretty cheap month to month in Atlanta so I can be patient finding a place.

She was extremely patient.

There is no fomo here anymore, be patient until you find the property you really want. 

@Paul Walker $30k is tight...you can find a deal in Columbus, but you'll be confined to renovation projects or C/D locations with higher crime and lots of speculation...though, there are some exceptions to this...it will take perseverance and patients to find the right deal.Toledo will give you many more options across the board...better properties in better condition and location.I'd be curious why you landed on those 2 markets...nothing personal, but it's like comparing a Ferrari to a Ford...I'm sure there are markets in your own state much closer you can find deals in.Best of luck

Holding rentals until you die is another, but there is less satisfaction in avoiding taxes if you are dead, haha. 

There’s a few cities off the 210 where these pop up every once in awhile if you are patient, in nice safe family neighborhoods with great schools too. 

@Jay Kadlec-  Thanks for the advice, you're more patient than me.