These turn-over a little more frequently and their time on market varies.Residential properties with 2-4 units come-up fairly frequently, but, in the past 3(ish) years tend to be over priced.If you would like to compare notes or have questions on any particular property, feel free to PM ... if it has been on the market for an extended period, there is a good change we've looked, maybe even analysed it, and might be able to provide some information.

Austen, talk to @Steven Hamilton II, he works with real estate investors, based in Illinois and also frequent contributor here on the forum. 

There are clever ways around it frequently discussed on these forums. 

People that frequently travel for work get a sort of pass, in that they will only have one sort of "Home Base" that they call their primary residence when not on the road.

Renting out entire home will get you a higher price, while renting out private bedrooms might get you guests frequently.

In general we're very excited about the deal and feel comfortable with the investment BUT... we are very concerned with a possible parking challenge and I wanted to get feedback from this audience as we are currently working through a due diligence contingency.The parking situation is that there will be only a few spots (2-3) unofficially assigned to the commercial space.

For better or worse (actually, better) the business seems to be scaling up and I find myself reading BP more frequently to glean advice from more seasoned investors...As an aside, we have built our first shipping container home and are starting on another similar project, in addition to building affordable homes primarily in the San Antonio area. 

I'm just starting to investigate real estate investing, and as a frequent rider of NJ Transit, I'd think East Orange is a perfect place for investing. 

I would not invest out of state unless you have a history/family in a certain place or are able to visit frequently.

Hello,I am "newer" to BiggerPockets and this is now a website I frequent daily.