hi guys, thanks for this thread ...I have a rental condo coming up for sale int he Arlington/FC area ....and may opt for seller financing.  2/1, garden style condo an easy rental. 

Same neighborhood, same style of house, same bed/bath, similar square footage, etc.

As soon as you shift to the second model, you lose that key strength and essentially now you have created an apartment style investment, but with mobile homes.

Maybe faux exposed beams in the living room.Black one wall Nordic style kitchen with gold handles, stainless appliances all matching manufacturer.Wet Bar near the Grandparent chair in the living room, either cream or black to match kitchen.Running water, a bar sink and glassware like a bar has.

Your concerns are quite valid and your budget should be fine for a smaller SFR and unless you are in a resort style community, like Champions Gate or Reunion or Windsor Hills etc, the HOA will be quite reasonable.

What with their chic makeup, coordinating Peloton labeled workout gear, and professionally styled hair.

@Juan Solano they’re starting to have a pay to play agent style.

No one wanted her house, it was vacant for 3 years, I bought it and turned it while it was rented partly and sold it in under a week with new style and deco for a positive cash flow. 

Any more than that and I would be questioning your pre-screening methodology.Keep in mind, you can't talk to everyone at the group styled showings.

So if you're looking for more affordable cashflow style properties, check out Milwaukee.