At $405K for a 2/1, it sounds like you're in it for too much to sell, depending on the town.  

Lane, Here in Mobile, AL apartment living is popular being that we have several universities in town.  

They are here in town, but they are at a premium.

They are all roles that would require our relocation due to a shortage of roles in my field in our current town. 

Are you really planning on driving all over town to do maid service any time a place is rented?  

Bought another house after a job move to a small town because there were no good options and ended up selling it at a loss.  

I'm considering both properties where I currently live and properties in the town I went to college in (in GA).I'm starting from scratch here, but work in a mortgage department and have some family that owns rentals, so I've got some decent background knowledge.

BUT, its not even in a bad part of town... they just dont keep up with it. 

They are also subject to rules governing service termina­tions to multiple dwellings, customer security deposits, payment agencies, back-billing and the refund of overpayments.Municipally owned water suppliers (those of cities, towns, villages, etc.) are not governed by the Public Service Law.

But if you think a good picture and a logo on a business card is enough to score you the most favored ‘realtor in town’ position, it may be time to re-think your branding strategy.Why is branding so important, especially to a real estate agent?