I only mentioned it as an option when considering having a Buy and Hold rental portfolio as it would give him an opportunity to have a lower cost of entry. 

You are able to earn a higher wage where you live and then invest in areas that have lower cost of entry.

What do you think would be a good entry offer, is $115k too low?

Your number for entry is closer to the $70K mark on average.

At this point, I'm looking to find an entry-level position that allows me to gain experience in construction management and offers a W2.

The barrier to entry is high in Alaska relative to the returns (unless you're able to buy at steep discounts) and the market fundamentals are not very good.My prediction for the market is continued pressure for owners for the foreseeable future.

Besides that aspect, I wanted to enhance the front door security by removing a handleset and replacing it with an entry knob that has the capability to auto-lock.

There are plenty of factors that only you can put a value on (like stability, freedom, quality of life).If you want example of my situation here's why I rent:I have a nicer place, my rent was low barrier to entry then if I was to buy.It was easier to invest my down payment funds OOS vs doubling them to buy and rent.I get nervous about HOAs and life happens, I like the freedom to move as I please.If I was to go all in, my OOS properties would pay my rent and be paid off at the same price I'd of paid to get my mortgage down to what I currently pay in rent....

Dbl entry because website locked up.

I think the biggest advantage to costar has to be the massive research base they keep expanding to create an informational barrier to entry in the CRE data industry.