Do you have money set aside to transition into a new job? 

Appraisers may not be familiar with a transitioning area.  

Of course you want longer term tenants, but there will be a transition at some point in the future. 

Solid numbers in an up and coming or transitioning area.

They have transitioned to annual rentals until the time when they can retire and occupy the home or condo for 6+ months and get the no state income tax & homestead exemption benefits!

You can be in NYC in 30-45 from any of them by mass transit.

Of course would have all the details more laid out and set in place to make it all a smooth as transition as possible.

"Observe the masses and head the opposite direction." 80% of Americans are in debt and have no financial plan.

I’m new to real estate investing but tenured in the stock market and hope to transition that knowledge to rei.

It's hard to stand out.There are some owner-occupied segments with people who share motivating factors for selling their home.Seniors with Long-time Ownership: often ready to downsize or transition to assistance.Homeowners with Low Financial Stability Scores (FSS): Struggling financially and likely ready to cash in on their asset.Both these categories have additional advantages in that they probably don’t haven’t been updated and may have deferred maintenance.