I wouldn't rush to spend $200K on a condo in City B. That $200K is just the start. Once you get into furnishings, insurance, repairs, maintenance, and everythin

I wouldn't rush to spend $200K on a condo in City B. That $200K is just the start. Once you get into furnishings, insurance, repairs, maintenance, and everything else it's going to get expensive fast. Even if it's affordable, it turns into a lot of hassle very quickly. I'd look for 1-month or longer fully furnished rentals and start there. It's not hard to find reasonable rates if you're willing to rent for more than 30 days. Try it for a long while and if you really, really like it then you can consider buying.