But I’m right there with you - interviewing banks and looking for the downpayment terms I can afford but in Burlington, VT.  

There are many affordable investment opportunities in high yield private commercial and residential properties.

If you can afford the tenant turn and the vacant period to lease I would highly consider letting them go as well when this term is up. 

I wouldn't say he's evil, but he's definitely not nice.On the other hand, his monthly net income is about $45,000 so he can afford to pay a judgment. :)

You can make money flipping high end properties, but not so much as a landlord right now.If you want a home,  buy a good building in a decent area, buy as much as you can afford and forget about the price. 

I'm very responsible, rarely splurge on things and I know I can afford it. 

There are some markets a couple hours south of me with semi-affordable opportunities but they can get a little dicey neighborhood wise. 

I live in the Pacific Northwest, I'm a bit priced out of the market, I'm attracted to buying a duplex or fourplex in some state in the Southwest or Southeast where I can better afford to buy, I would like to move there and live in one of the units, but it seems like an overwhelming project to decide where to buy it seems there are a lot of factors involved and it's difficult for me to come to a decision.

And flights are affordable from Denver to KC so I can make a day trip or stay with family while I am there. 

Unless they are exceptional and have coverage for furniture damage and guest shenanigan's including liability for alcoholic related incidents and other guests Bulls__t.Respectfully,Marcello