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Would love opinions on what area/neighborhood/city would be the best bet.

If you can find something with a legal basement suite already, that is going to be your best bet. 

My poor Impala was paid off 5 years ago and now torn apart in the garage needing $500 in brake work.

Dangerous to bet solely on appreciation but if you need to park some capital in a low risk asset to hedge against inflation and also for tax reductions - those areas may be great for you. 

If you are looking for a security system, the best bet if there is no Wi-Fi might be simply safe really solid and they don't require Wi-Fi. 

That's probably why a lot of people are saying house hack is your best bet because your income is low--that's why I was thinking seller financed deal or land contract. 

Best bet is to talk to your accountant or to find one.

With that strategy in mind, your best bet is likely to get a conventional, owner-occupied loan so you can put as little as 3.5-5% down.

Such a poor-performing property manager will result in more frequent tenant turns, more frequent maintenance, which generates more income for the property manager.Another claimed advantage is that there is already a tenant in place.