@Matt R. it will definitely be interesting to watch the city grow and change over the long haul.

You need to watch and learn your neighborhood/market.As far as home value appreciation, I wouldn't count on that.

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We're looking at either a 3/2 or duplex if we can find one.My question is when looking at investment properties in these areas, are there certain things to watch out that will most affect our investment?

(I only save about $700 a month)My question is, what should I be doing in the mean time besides reading books and watching webinars?

You should get your money back and then move on - application fees/credit checks, any deposits, prepaid rent, etc...

I have actually gone on very few vacations and plan to change that.On my rentals I watch prices on appliances. 

We are in the same boat, although we've had applications they were of some of the worst quality I have seen.

She has to be at least 62 and has to have equity in the property, neither of which is applicable. 

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