I would look for a house that fits in that 419 K budget or stay put for a while before you decide to move. 

@Jessica Gettle you might want to us PB deal analyzer to create a box and look for properties that fit into that box based on either cash flow or negative flow. 

Well the time had finally come after all the books, research, and searching for a property that fits my investment strategy; I've bought my first house cash.

I believe so strongly in this that I have actually decided not to pursue an MBA at this time.Consider the time and money required to get an MBA, along with the fact that the coursework is really aimed to molding students into useful gears to fit inside large businesses. 

I will make some calls tomorrow and see who will be better fit for my strategy. 

An agent and lender can can make or break you if they are not the right fit for your goals.

How much money do I need to buy those 56 house provided all of them fit in the same model?

You cannot use a one size fits all strategy here.  

Just don't make a long-term commitment, so you can have the option to change should the fit not be right for whatever reason.

If finishes have noticeable defects, and the house is empty, some buyers can become too focused on the defects.A staged home gives buyers a good way to see how furniture will fit into the rooms.