Homeowners still living there need a place to go so your pitch may not matter.

Hi BP, Looking into selling a rental property in NY and 1031'ing it into a property in the Raleigh area (where I currently live). 

Since your experience level (1st investment) is very limited, I'd speak with some title companies to get a feel for comfort level in working with them.You'll be asking a bunch of questions (you should!)

If you have experience in managing construction, then you should feel comfortable filing an Owner Builder permit.

Backstory- My family and I live next to a widow who lost her husband almost four years ago, we reside in central WA.

Hey Paul, I invest and live in the Triad (Greensboro, High Point, Winston Salem).

@Ravi KaruturiHello RaviI hope your enjoying the weather down there in Texas, I don’t personally live there but I would love to jump on a call and discuss your situation.

what I was thinking I can do is move my family into the empty unit after the lease is up and attempt to furnish the unit I live in currently ...

Even if you're not making much profit at the start because you're investing in a better area, it should work out fine.If you're losing $100-200 per month but have a stable job, you should be okay.Most people get rich with real estate through property value appreciation rather than cashflow.If you're comfortable living with roommates, you can purchase a house in a good area you like and rent out spare rooms.

I also live in SD.best of luck