I would also double check the city building department since (if I am reading correctly) you have two income producing units on this property.

Next, check yourself...are you living your life the way you have ranked them?

If it is a raised home, they will also crawl under the home to check for any dead animals.

Many towns/cities have a boom or bust component (for quick reference, check out the price of homes now compared to 2009 levels- in many areas across the country we're just now seeing prices come back to those heights).

@Danny McCarthy your work background shows in your systematic approach.You should also set yourself a deadline for buying a rental.For local clubs, check out REIAofOakland, MREI & Renegade Detroit Investors.Regarding your plans, great approach for first 1-2 properties, but then you'll have scaling challenges.

Have you checked on AirDna or similar sites to see whether short term rentals make sense in Binghamton? 

Also check with your 401k plan to see if they offer a Roth option.

2) Check out some of the local meetups that you can find in this forum!

I'm not sure how AZ pays, but you'd want to check the GSA website to get an idea of per diem rates in your area.

It's best to check with the Houston Permitting Center to determine the specific requirements for your property.Generally, the permitting process will involve submitting plans and obtaining approvals from various city departments, such as the Planning Department and Building Department.