I think this is smart to do, but you are making move for quality of life as well so make sure the town is a place you will enjoy (along with the new job) living.I've seen people use metrics to move out-of-state without really getting a feel for how much their lifestyle suits the new market.

In California, something that I see a lot, is people just let the tax collector take the property. 

So much free info and people willing to help.

I put LVP in my rentals, so far people love it.

With TV shows like Flip or Flop, Flip This House, and Property Brothers more and more people are convincing themselves that they can rehab a property.

That is something that people might come across, sometimes elderly sellers just want the liquidity as soon as possible.  

I am a new landlord with people coming to look at the apartment.

The appreciate play is an underrated component that people who are waiting to get into the market until rates drop more may be missing out on. 

In front of all these people!

You can find lower priced homes in that area, which sometimes makes it easier to hit the 1% rule that many people try to use.