I know we are in an inflated market but I wanted to see what numbers you all are using as your guidepost.I’m having a hard time finding something that fits all of my criteria’s.

Moving forward the Federal Reserve stated they're no longer targeting unemployment and are focused on higher inflation.

The property value does not even keep up with inflation.

The pros would be:- Ability to choose our housing in-person instead of remotely- Tenants helping with loan paydown- Potential cash flow and tax advantages- Investing our down-payment instead of it collecting dust in our high interest savings accountCons/unknowns:- Would have to pay a property manager since living abroad- Real estate market in our area seems inflated; a crash could negate any returns- Not much time to rehab- Would have to "evict" tenant when we returnSo what do you think?

Personally IF I was in a position to purchase a new home then I would move out, rent the current place for a nice and tidy $323/month, and watch the equity grow over time while partnering with the mortgage institution for a cheaper-than-inflation loan!  

The Fed’s decision was unanimous at this meeting, though that wasn’t the case in September, when two members objected to its new approach to inflation that would see the FOMC hold off on rate hikes until inflation was comfortably above the 2% target.

Base case: property tax cap / limited new city supply should support current rent with inflation adjusted rent growthUpside: U of Rochester and RIT could lead to area job growth; high mix of millennials

If you have to inflate comps to make a deal appealing, I don't want to see it.The consistency is very important.

As time goes along and your investment goes well due to your tenants paying their rent as they should and the home going up in value due to inflation and market appreciation, COC becomes less relevant.For example, if you purchased a property with $22,500 down payment, $5,000 in closing expenses, and $2,500 for some touch-up paint and new carpet, you are all-in for an original investment of $30,000.

Technically, they can't give you false info and fake numbers, but they can inflate them within reason.