Do you have control on the management group/rent price? 

You even graduated from IU so you have access to some awesome loan programs from IUCreditUnion.Keep your job and connections to buy a house, then rent out rooms to traveling nurses. 

I'm considering taking the route of applying to be an EDEN Housing Program eligible property. 

Control everything but own nothing. 

You can make more money if you have full control, but your time needs to be considered. 

Hi Michael, we’ve worked with ALE Solutions in the past and are currently enrolled in their Preferred Landlord Program.

Condo's are ill advised for investments because you possess far less control.

State income taxes: Here's a map showing state income tax rates.Low crime: Avoid investing in any city listed here: The Most Dangerous Cities in America, Ranked.I will add one more location considerationNever buy in a city with any form of rent control.

You could also explore other loan programs that work better with higher DTIs, or even pay down some of your current debt.

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