Do you own property in other states?

[Scott Ficek]

Call me old fashion, but I need to be able to drive by my properties occasionally as well as have the ability to pound on the door for my rent when it is late.

I have had 2 customer calls this week from people out of state looking to buy investment property in Minneapolis. One in fact lives in California, has never been to Minnesota, but just decided it would be a good place to own.

Let's assume for a second that these people are legit. Does anyone else own rental property (other than time-shares or fully managed vacation properties) in other states? Tell me how you bought it. Tell me how you maintain and rent it. Why did you need/want to go to another state?

I am fascinated!