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All Forum Posts by: Hayley Beckman

Hayley Beckman has started 3 posts and replied 19 times.

Hey there, Have you ever considered investing in Detroit , Michigan? I like the market because it offers Positive cash flow deals, strong appreciation and the ability to source deals with equity in them. It is rare to find a market that hits all three points. Granted, it has its risks and not everything is going to go smooth, but with the right team on the ground you could experience success.

Detroit is experiencing one of the biggest revitalizations in US history, I love the city right now for the appreciation potential in the next 3-5 years. 

Let me know if you want to chat, I'd love to share my experience thus far!

Great question! My biggest piece of advice is to make sure you have alternate connections for sourcing properties, property managers, and contractors. 

You don't want to be reliant on one company or one person in any market (especially out of state)!

With contingency plans in place it will help you sleep MUCH easier at night. Hope this helps!

Hey Olivia! 

Hey there, Have you ever considered investing in Detroit , Michigan? I like the market because it offers Positive cash flow deals, strong appreciation and the ability to source deals with equity in them. It is rare to find a market that hits all three points. Granted, it has its risks and not everything is going to go smooth, but with the right team on the ground you could experience success.

With your initial 150k to invest you would be able to source several high cash flowing properties. 


Let me know if you want to connect, I'd love to chat!

Post: Stuck - Never refinance?

Hayley BeckmanPosted
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With the mortgage you have from 2020 your best option would be a HELOC. This would allow you to harvest the remaining equity and redeploy into other investments.

I was able to do something similar a couple years back and invest in single family homes in the midwest (Detroit/Memphis). I’d highly recommend it.

Any questions feel free to reach out!

Interesting! I’ve always thought the major corporations would want to stay away from tiny homes. It’s definitely a growing market, and I love staying in them myself!

I enjoy investing in traditional single family homes, as I’m not sure the appreciation potential of tiny homes is the same as a traditional four walls and roof building, but could definitely be a short term rental niche worth exploring!

Hey Aahil! Congrats on the success thus far, you are on an AMAZING trajectory!

What worked for me was investing in out of state real estate markets where cash flow numbers are higher and more profitable. You can live where you want to live and invest where the numbers make the most sense.

For me, that’s been in the Memphis and Detroit markets.

Maintaining positive relationships with the property managers and acquisition teams have been vital but definitely worth it. Let me know if you have any questions, I’d love to help you out and introduce to the teams I’ve built in these markets!!

Quote from @Katie Southard:

@Katie Southard I think the specific challenge is finding the property management you can trust if choosing prop management. And realtors 


 Yes absolutely! I'd love to share our contacts and hear abour what your next move is!

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Great post! Long-distance real estate investing has definitely changed the game for investors looking to maximize returns while keeping entry costs manageable. The Midwest and the Sun Belt, in particular, continues to offer strong cash flow opportunities and stable, long-term appreciation, making it a smart alternative to high-cost coastal markets.

One key factor in successful remote investing is strong property management—having a reliable team on the ground is essential to maintaining your investment and ensuring long-term success. Thankfully, with today's technology, access to market data, virtual tours, and streamlined property management services makes investing from a distance easier than ever.


 Yes indeed! With today's technology it seems to be much more accessible for out of state investors than ever before. We have several rentals in the Memphis, TN and have seen excellent cash flow thus far.

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Long distance real estate investing opens up a world of possibilities by allowing investors to tap into markets far beyond their local reach. While living in high cost cities has its own advantages, one of the disadvantages is the high investment cost it takes to enter into real estate investing. With advancements in technology and communication, managing properties remotely has never been easier! Investors can now leverage online platforms for property tours, market analysis, and property management, enabling them to overcome geographical barriers and diversify their portfolios.

One of the key benefits of long distance investing is the ability to access markets with higher potential returns (particularly in the Midwest). Typically speaking, individuals living on either the West Coast or East Coast experience significantly higher home values which makes investing in rental real estate properties more difficult. The cost to value and cash on cash (COC) returns can often be 200-300% higher in the Midwest when compared to your local real estate markets. Investors can strategically target these areas to secure properties at lower prices, benefiting from economic growth and development trends.

Living in a very expensive real estate market (like my Seattle area), long distance real estate investing provides a dynamic path for building a robust and diversified portfolio that I didn’t think was available. The digital age has allowed me to explore new markets, manage properties from afar, and capitalize on undervalued opportunities in the Midwest that might have otherwise been overlooked. For those willing to embrace a broader horizon, long distance investing not only enhances potential returns but also builds a resilient investment strategy with significantly lower cost to entry for real estate investing.

I’d love to hear your thoughts: would you consider long distance real estate investing to seek out greater rates of return and a lower investment cost?

Hi Hayley, yes, this is an actual strategy called income hacking! Essentially you're making a much higher income in one city in the US but you're using your capital to invest in a much lower priced city so you get the best of both worlds. Tons of my out of state clients do this from California, Washington, Oregon, New York, etc. If you are looking to invest out of state, I would recommend Columbus Ohio! The macroeconomics are on fire here - population growth, job growth, and companies moving and developing here. For example Intel headquarters, Google, FB, Amazon, Nationwide, Honda, Microsoft, LG, Anduril, list goes on, etc. Additionally, the price point is still cheap enough to find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and there's amazing appreciation potential. Lastly, the price point is still very cheap here in the sense that you can still find investment deals that hit the 1% rule for 120-180k! Happy to connect and answer any questions you have!


 Income hacking, I LOVE that name. We are currently investing in Memphis, TN and Detroit, MI and have had great success. I will have to look into Columbus as a potential in the future

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Quote from @Hayley Beckman:

Long distance real estate investing opens up a world of possibilities by allowing investors to tap into markets far beyond their local reach. While living in high cost cities has its own advantages, one of the disadvantages is the high investment cost it takes to enter into real estate investing. With advancements in technology and communication, managing properties remotely has never been easier! Investors can now leverage online platforms for property tours, market analysis, and property management, enabling them to overcome geographical barriers and diversify their portfolios.

One of the key benefits of long distance investing is the ability to access markets with higher potential returns (particularly in the Midwest). Typically speaking, individuals living on either the West Coast or East Coast experience significantly higher home values which makes investing in rental real estate properties more difficult. The cost to value and cash on cash (COC) returns can often be 200-300% higher in the Midwest when compared to your local real estate markets. Investors can strategically target these areas to secure properties at lower prices, benefiting from economic growth and development trends.

Living in a very expensive real estate market (like my Seattle area), long distance real estate investing provides a dynamic path for building a robust and diversified portfolio that I didn’t think was available. The digital age has allowed me to explore new markets, manage properties from afar, and capitalize on undervalued opportunities in the Midwest that might have otherwise been overlooked. For those willing to embrace a broader horizon, long distance investing not only enhances potential returns but also builds a resilient investment strategy with significantly lower cost to entry for real estate investing.

I’d love to hear your thoughts: would you consider long distance real estate investing to seek out greater rates of return and a lower investment cost?


 Out of state investing can be great, especially for cash flow. BRRRRs are more challenging but great once you get them going.


 Agreed!