There's still not many to choose from, but that might not be such a bad thing.The more I read and think about things, the more that multi-family units appeals to me... the main downside being that I'm not looking forward to being responsible for external maintenance and such things that strata usually takes care of.

Also to other agent/investors, what are some of the most important things to consider when choosing a broker?  

Best of luck on whatever it is that you choose to do.

We truly lease a home for several years- could be 3-5 years, then the renter can choose a buyout on the home.

Since I have the luxury of being able to live anywhere I choose (i.e. no kids, no spouse, current job is virtual . . . yeah . . it's a GREAT life!)

Choose who you work with wisely (especially if you are out of the area).

Hi @Robert Kohalmi - Check out Listsource.com - here's how you get a good absentee list from that site for your area ~~Under the GEOGRAPHY tab:- Define your areaUnder the PROPERTY tab:- Select % Equity and choose those with 40% or more equity- Select Property Type and choose SFR (single family residence)Under the OPTIONS tab:- Click on Absentee Owned (you can then choose in and out of state)

I've only been investing in Charlotte for about 10 months, but in that time, I've been rather disappointed with plexes for two big reasons:First - there are very few to choose from.  

Any reasons why i might choose the lease option over the owner finance?

This area doesn't work for me because I have a specific target individual in mind that I supply housing too and these people do not CHOOSE to reside in Joliet.