This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

Specifically, there's job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide, etc) and the population is growing (unlike Cleveland or Cincy).

Is it worth it or should I market towards the factory and commercial jobs near the property.

They might have sellers that are looking to relocate because of retirement or job relocation.3.

I'm moving out of state for work and really need the flexibility of being hands off without losing the opportunity to make changes. 

Prices are high and I don't know if we could afford to buy the house at these rates now even when we were working at good paying jobs.

These factors can impact the potential for growth and profitability of a property.Employment OpportunitiesThe availability of job opportunities in a particular location can impact the demand for housing and rental properties.

If you were laid off from your w2, but you had a drive to do something with real estate and work for yourself, would you get back into the job force that's just any job to start generating some income for yourself or use the time to work to do something real estate related?

(Red ocean) Should I change the way I am looking at this and view it from an abundant and creative POV where there is always opportunity and a chance to build? 

Please note before reading this that this is not an opportunity for "no money down" investing.