While Class C could work out if you research and find a gentrifying area, we do NOT recommend Class D areas due to high crime - NEWSFLASH: young doctor killed by tenant over parking dispute:(OPTION #3Buy rental out of stateYour $100k will get you about a $400k rental property.Challenge is understanding Property Classes and what each means for ROI.Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

I recommend looking into the Columbus market.

Given the specifics of your situation, I recommend maintaining your current VA loan interest rate.

I am seeking any advice or recommendations as to how I should go forward. 

You recommend using a broker to contact the owners ?

@Candi Kham,I recommend finding an accountant that specializes in real estate taxation and financial planning.

I'm curious if any of you have a spec home construction cost and profit calculator that you would recommend? 

Hi there I’m interested in investing here too, I’m not local I’m in Nova area, any recommendations?

I will continue my homework based on your recommendations.

I would definitely recommend checking out Brandon Turner's books on multifamily investing: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-multifamily-mil...https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-multifamily-mil...