@Jack OrthmanThanks jack for responding to my post.Fortunately while I’m in the Middle East for duty i won’t be paying a mortgage praying my property manager finds a tenant.

These properties fit the criteria for middle class folks who want an affordable place to live.

My guess is you land in the middle on your choice .

@Ben KirchnerI'm in the middle of this transition - I have actually modeled my investment strategy exactly like the game of Monopoly - I spent the first several years acquiring property - I would buy everything I could ... that started out with lower end, cheaper properties - then I moved up in class and sold some of my lower end stuff .... currently I'm selling several to move capital to apartment syndications - I plan to "observe" the apartment business and learn the ropes (a different world from single family) while investing in syndications - then buy one of my own... but I may just keep my money flowing into syndications in the future... the passive aspect seems pretty attractive.Good luck and Happy Investing,

Especially if they are in the middle of a project and still have some left from a partial draw?

If the house has serious problems (foundation, mold, leaking roof, busted mechanicals, plumbing leaks, etc.) or is in the middle of nowhere or otherwise in particular location/market/situation, then you have to wonder if it will get rented.

Hey,I am currently looking at a property with good cash flow but has what sounds like foundation issues. I just talked to the sellers agent and they said the previous home inspection report said something about a stru...

@Angie ShiresI’m doing it in Cortland, NY - the middle of Upstate NY.

There are people from all areas of real estate investing there, including contractors.We meet the last Wed of every month at The Ivy in Buckhead (upstairs). 

Take the middle one.