We live up in Shasta lake.

I live in Harlem but work downtown so if I have to go to the building it is not too bad after work.

I currently live in Michigan. 

Quote from @Maurice Nkonsissie: HelloMy name is Maurice, I live in the greater DMV area.

I post my rental listings on FurnishedFinder and Facebook (there's a couple DU living fb groups) and have had a good experience with hardly any vacancies. 

Quote from @Laura Yelin: Hello BP'sI like Sherman...I lived there for about 3 years many years ago and still sell and rent there.It's a slow wealth building market in my opinion, not get rich quick.Mostly blue collar stable town.

@Fabio CattolicoFrom my experience, balancing career growth, cost of living, and real estate goals is a smart move.

The auctions, although online now, are live foreclosure auctions, i.e. the auction style sale which is the culmination of the foreclosure process. 

We haven't lived in the townhouse in the last 2/5 years so we would get hit with full capital gains.

Return:Finishing the basement and adding bedrooms can add significant value, especially if your local market places a premium on additional living space.