Then the condo association would also have to be on board.

Based on the following assumptions: You can afford the monthly PITI There is a fat $ cushion The renovations are all above board The comps show that there is a large upside delta between your purchase price and market pricesYou have good creditYou have a large 6 figure amount of cash for a down paymentIn my personal case, I would actually offer a higher interest rate for a lower down payment.

I'm just an average joe investor compared to many on this site, but I'm an active husband, active father of 4 kids (all 7 and under), active community member, and still work a demanding performance-based full-time W2 job outside of scaling my real estate investments to where they are today. 

Dave - You're not kidding when you say "murky".

It's great to have your wife on board with you. 

(The GF is not on board with moving every year...decorating)Based on the houses I am looking at, I will save at least 1k/month on rent because my GF will be moving with me.

Since I have a lot going on professionally, and three young kids at home, I'm always busy, but I'm not always being productive!  

Most importantly I am happy I can watch my kids grow up, grab lunch with my wife whenever I want and not be chained to a desk sitting in meetings about meetings, being trapped in a horrific cross state commute or deal with other corporate nonsense.Feels amazing folks!

If you didn't have kids, I'd say sell your condo now and move to a month-to-month rental, but you don't want to shake them up twice in 6-12 months.No knowing your logistics, I'd also recommend Glastonbury, Avon, and Simsbury.

I actually just brought a partner on board, so I'll be splitting the cash flow 50/50 with them now.