It all depends on the kind of property/price range you are looking at though if that really matters so to speak.

The Big Picture, specificially, really highlights that leadership in Huntsville has a long-term forward-focused view of what the city should aspire to be, and I just love that kind of proactive leadership. 

Honestly, the bus is KIND OF annoying, but it's not the worst thing in the world.

Also I’m guessing the PMI would be higher and it will also be harder to refinance after 1 year or more to get a regular 30 year fixed to stop paying the PMIAnyone has any experience with this kind of loan?

What kind of experience do you have in REI?

Make them sturdy, tenant proof.my wife is from Puget Island and was born in longview.. and then owned a C 21 there for years .. its a very tough tenant base its not Portland or Vancouver.. you need to know that going in.. and adjust as stated above your expectations for tenant quality extra.. its kind of perked up since PDX has gotten so expensive so its the next closest town that is much cheaper..  

I have not, seems like an interesting idea (for desperate people) you are still looking at 12% interest and god knows what kind of closing fees and sneaky number plays they do through the process

However, once you find a target market you might get the best info by calling a few property managers in the area and getting their advice on what tenants are looking for, which neighborhoods rent well and what kind of tenants they attract etc. 

Let them tell you as to what kind of help they need if any before suggesting that in which you want

I'll feed the baby bird one more time before you leave the nest.Learn the outbid process - Go the the county agency (probably the clerk of court) and kindly ask one of the employees to explain it to you.