When dealing with listed properties you have to play by realtors rules.

Now I'm making some life changes and looking for a cash-flow play.

Now, loan investors are buying paper for the precise reason to play the upside. 

Play the Cashflow game and you will understand that the goal of financial independence is to acquire enough income producing assets that generate enough monthly income so you can afford to live the way you want without having to work. 

As long rent compares with mortagage plays property in the good neighbourhood I would go ahead with Purchase

I have been successful in medical sales and have some money to play with but I'm just not exactly sure where to start.

For the steady, long term, play, stay in markets below the national average, and ideally below 3.0.  

Lower rates often have higher application and origination fees - plus prepaid points. 

With that being said if you get lucky you can hut the ball farther out of the park with this method, on a ROI basis, then any straight RE play.I am not sure if this helps you, but hopefully it gives you another perspective on your potential deal.Good luck,Arlen Arlen, I really like your play to rent to tech startups, and take equity instead of cash (maybe for at least a portion?)

If we can't, then onto the next step.Second we must attempt to hand deliver the notice to each tenant by handing the notice to a person of suitable age and discretion at the tenant's residence, AND deposit a true copy in the U.S.Mail, in a sealed envelope with postage fully prepaid, addressed to the tenant(s) at his/her place of residence on the same date.