I haven't seen it in person but know of the area, 2 friends used to live there.

People will always need places to live not advertisement platforms.The midwest does offer lower prices properties.

I self managed and I live out of state. 

If you didn't get an inspection and you plan on living in the property immediately or someone else lives in it immediately, you need your homeowners insurance to accept the condition of the roof. 

Be careful using a conventional loan because you may not be able to use the rental income like the example above if you do not have a current housing expense (live rent free).

New tenant living situation for me!

My husband and I are selling our house that we are currently still living in. 

The tenant who does not make enough $ is still living in the Unit by herself. 

Rather than taking out some boot from your sale to pay off debt, you could take a detailed look at your financing math after buying a new property and then strategically refinance to replace expensive debt with cheaper debt, but this is not very easy in today's rate environment. 

Another one in the living/dinning room to ensure no intruder when the house is vacant.