That makes dealing with nonpayment of utilities cookie cutter because its the same as not paying rent. 

@Cutter Davidcontracts don't need to be notarized.

I currently work in sales in the oil/gas industry (I know, I know - it's a controversial industry, but it's been good to me), which I started out of college 14 years ago, starting working on the drilling rigs and working my way up.

To get started, if you are in that 35k - 50k capital starting range, you need a nice cookie cutter deal for a few reasons. 

I should clarify...that is your basic cookie cutter spec house in Pac NW. 

If you are new, you need to come with as much of a cookie-cutter deal as possible. 

I feel that I already have an edge against the cookie cutter agent.

If you purchased a cookie cutter cabin though, you're going to suffer more than most. 

I work primarily in Marion County, so I am of course more comfortable with Oklawaha, Lake Weir, Summerfield and Belleview.There are still some deals that can be found around the outskirts of the Villages and you will never lack for tenants and/or buyers.I would stay within a 15-25 minute drive of the school, (in any direction) look for 3/2/2 cookie cutter homes.

Your payments on the combined rig will be way less I'm sure than your rent in the trendy neighborhood and if your work is 100% remote then why tie yourself down immediately?