There are multiple VA assumable loans available here (where you can assume a low interest rate mortgage in the 3's or even lower) assuming you can qualify.

The sky is the limit for these products, but they all have pros and cons (higher rate, lower terms, balloon payments, etc.).

Find some land cheap , then resell it for more .   

That was refinanced later to very low fixed interest rate and is now fully paid.

@Bonnie CerrutiHere is a website and ranking system that I have come up with over time.https://www.areavibes.com/Here is my rating & classification for each livability score. 80(livability score) and above A+78/79 A76/77 A-74/75 B+72/73 B70/71 B-68/69 C+66/67 C64/65 C-60/63 D59 and below F

The numbers make sense but googling that area, the crime rate seem high. however, its high for that entire area near temple university.

Research areas with high rental demand and stable occupancy rates.

You can get great cash-flow (In the right locations), use conventional loans (lower rates), have less to manage, and get in for a lower price.

For rates you can look at the off campus housing site for the university and get an idea.

The disadvantage is the rates will may be higher than a Freddie/Fannie-backed loan that you get in your name.