So while looking at listings can give a vague idea, it’s not very solid to base a decision on. 2.

How high taxes are is relative, as people here complain, however compared to your neck of the woods they are a pittance.  

@Christa S Rickard  I have some multi families, and in general the 50% rule is pretty solid. 

That's great you've got a solid lease off the bat.

We agreed to use his funds while I use my team (already local) to manage the rehabs and the re-selling of the properties we purchase..If you're experienced in this area, please give me some solid advice on how to go about this, I want to move now!!

So he also agreed to refinish all of my wood floors for about $1,700.

@Chinmay J.The 4.25-4.3% range for a 30yr fixed is pretty solid.

Now I’m talking basic house, no real bells and whistles just a solid, affordable 3/2 keeping costs as low as possible.

I'm not necessarily worried about accuracy, but I do what a solid estimate.

If you do have your heart set on townhome/condo...you can get 2-3 solid options with 50k OR completely buy 1 outright with the 50k.