People make money in every approach to RE, and people also lose money in the same way. 

Figure out the median price point of a given MSA that U want to invest in and buy at or above that value this will get you in better schools.3.

The time to do the reverse is when people using low down payments (ie 5%) to buy it and loans that require you live in it. 

New user, first time post.Trying to gather info for an HOA Board about possibly having the HOA buy 'bulk' cable TV, Internet (Wi-Fi) with VOIP for use by each owner in a 55 year old and over HOA with 62 dwelling, plus a clubhouse with at least two additional TV usage locations (main clubhouse room, plus exercise room).Cox/Xfinity is the current supplier for the entire property which only has coax cables installed on the property below ground.

All you can do is do your best to keep the wrong people out of your houses.

I currently own a townhouse in Natick with a low mortgage rate and am considering buying another home to move into for 2-3 years, then probably renting it out.

I have heard presentations on it....but few people make it work consistently. 

Property is cash flowing well under my HELOC, and I don't really need my money back from my HELOC until next year when i will buy another property.

I would be wary of buying a home in a residential neighborhood in ABQ with the goal of having a STR: Only CA rivals NM in terms of economic governmental tampering.

I too usually tell people to start with more of a turnkey property or a light cosmetic rehab.