If you are in a large metro area, it's a slam dunk.You can get semi-antique persian rugs on FB Marketplace for the same price you can get a cheap fake at Lowes. 

If you are buying in a more metro area, there will be lots of choices.In our area, we are quite rural and I couldn't guarantee that I would find the resources to do setup completely remotely.

You will get killed on the C and D properties which are usually the majority of most properties handled by a metro PM company. 

Depending on the price point, they may already be running targeted ads in cities/metros for buyers that may be looking for a second home/vacation home.

The USDJPY is indeed very compelling with a lot of inflows which is supporting the metro areas.

@Jenna Chen, keep in mind that there are other strategies and avenues to explore regarding house hack deals in metro ATL besides the classic duplex example.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

@Chanel Snerling where in Metro Detroit are you going to build a duplex?