I’m based in Oxford, MS, and have been watching a property over in Water Valley that just had a pretty big price drop — it was listed at $110k and is now down to $79k.  

Failed in my water

But that's not the high water mark for me, one year I bought 39 properties and sold 35 properties, while having a full time job not in real estate. 

The Midwest is going to strategically matter more in the future and population will be growing due to fresh water and cooler climate, also fewer storms (lower insurance premiums).

  ( this is very LOW )   But I'm stuck with them until March 2019.Taxes ~$2200 / yr Insurance: $98 / moTenants pay Electric, Owner pays all others - gas (steam) heat, water, sewer, landscaping, snow removalI can easily raise these to 800+ in their current condition. 

If they resist clarity, that’s your answer.

It looks to me like, prompted or not, a lot of cheerleaders showed up to encourage the OP to dive on in, the water is fine.

Quote from @Sarah Buchanan:  You want the "water proof" or water resistant stuff.

We leave a bottle of water per guest & a little treat bag.

Owners usually spend more time hiring, managing, and retaining staff than anything else.A home can have residents lined up, but if you can’t staff it, you’re dead in the water.4.