Compared to other investing tools such as stocks or saving, cd-s, etc. real estate is more stable and/or profitable.

Perhaps a nice 1950's built bungalow.Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home.

@Ron S.

@Josh S.

the main thing to look out for is if they are constantly going there for repairs, where i invest has houses about the same age and usually the 1st thing i do when i buy them is replace mechanical s, those are always the things that give you the most trouble, then you do not have to worry about them for at least 12 years. it is probably any extra maintenance killing your profit.

We're both in our mid 30's and have 5 children together. 

@Tom S. that's pretty good. by the way, I visited Burlington, VT for 2 weeks last spring and absolutely LOVED IT!

I’m looking to bring the wiring in my 1950’s duplex up to code.

Better move might be renting on the cheap and saving up to invest in target market(s) that make more sense for your career path/investment goals.

There is no elevator, does the basement units classify as "ground floor units" ?