Without getting to off into the weeds, I think relators are a great resource if you've never bought a home or property before, or time is not something have an abundance of.

Because of this, I've negotiated a very low price relative to the value of the land. 

Nothing but attitude and bad relations.

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The most interesting "crazy" ideas I've read in the forums recently is the notion that GRM is not relative but absolute to price.

The rents are also relatively high for the area.  

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If you want something relatively turn key, and with solid cash flow, buying in the city may be a good play if you’re okay with risk of some tenant headaches.

I am working two (non-real estate related) jobs, in order to pay off college debt and save for my first rental property!

By the way, I messaged the OP, he actually said he was asking about depreciation as it relates to state property tax, not federal income tax, but he later became interested as we all veered off on a "depreciation recapture" tangent.Cheers...