Median home price is pushing 400k  so very affordable for west coast.. comparatively..  

The PM is in the East Valley; the property's in the West Valley.  

There are several areas on the west and south side of Chicago in Cook County that have very low-moderate property tax compared to the the rest of Cook County. 

There are still so many unknowns on how to operate, that it still seems like a wild-west of sorts, with no conformity, other than at the 20000 feet level.I am still trying to figure out answers to the questions i have posted, hopefully some other members can chime in, but I will post my own progress and findings as I go through it myself, so it can hopefully help others who are starting out and I know will have the same questions as I do now.

I’m finding some deal opportunities in these areas that make me feel comfortable with potentially house hacking; however, I’m also hearing a lot of noise about the West side of Atlanta and how it is the place to invest due to the future growth potential.

Currently I own a home in West Palm Beach, FL and have about 95K in equity, so i would be able to get a HELOC for about 50K (Pending approval).

You said southeast so not sure how far north you're looking or how far west.

I'm just about to close on a 5 unit multi fam in Alberta and wondering if anyone has found an insurance agent they've been happy with.   I have a few rentals in both BC and Alberta and have primarily used Dominion ins...

Most judges aren't stupid and will easily be able to see that their usage went from 100 gallons a day to 2,600 gallons a day after the eviction and will hold the accountable for the costs. what happens in many markets in the Northern part of the country.. is the water and sewer bills if not paid attach to the property as liens.out in the west this is not the case. if the tenant does not pay their water bill it gets shut off.. 

North Haven doesn't appear on their list of towns serviced, but West Haven and New Haven do, so they'd probably have no problem with the location for your job.