I have heard good things about Ohio, Indiana, etc.5 - Due to high interest rates flipping has become highly risky and most businesses have dried up.6 - Co-living and Assisted living seems to be popular right now.So - really depends on your market, your strategy, and your timeline.

You must have the Business tax license & pay all the fees required.  

Not only will lenders be effected, but borrower credit, business loans, inventory, and auto credit will suffer when those effected have to relocate, find long term replacement housing and their livelihoods and income are destroyed.

(Like I think Craigslist is still one of the best websites on the internet, but for some people it's a total turn-off because it still looks like 1995).Capterra.com is a great site for research in this category (and business software in general). 

I’ve worked with several first-time investors, including out-of-state buyers like yourself, and it’s 100% possible to build a successful short-term rental (STR) business even when you’re managing remotely.

Real Estate is a belly to belly business.

She is from and still has family in Peoria, IL and her family owns a flooring business, and is well connected in the housing maintenance community in Greater Peoria.

I do not sell my model but I have a friend in the business who offers a much better model than Michael Blanks in my opinion.

He walked away from his business letting his best friend take it over.  

The issue is you cannot force insurance companies to do business in the state.