As a resident (who travels a lot) I would say the Midwest does not have the attractions like palm trees & beaches (the great lakes are cold) or amazing mountain ranges, which often come with some disadvantages like high cost of living or hut/humid weather, stroms etc. 

I hope you or someone is at least keeping an eye on your properties for break ins, squatters, roof leaks, temperature control, frozen pipes (if in cold climate), if you have a basement and sump pump goes out leading to water damage etc.I just talked to two investors in California that have let their properties sit vacant (no mortgages so paying property taxes and insurance).

Cold calling/texting works but you'd have to pay for the numbers and make the calls.

Amazing what can come of just grinding volume with cold calling Volume + consistency + follow-up = DEALS.Simple really. 100%

It's also really cold outside as well, which he mentioned that "we don't want anyone dying of exposure". 

Some properties there's just a Brita water pitcher the cleaners fill, others it could be bottled water cold in the fridge, and others would provide nothing because in all reality guests bring the drinks they want.

And before we cry "weather, but MN is cold weather in winter":California has 6.24X the homeless of Florida. 

It is possible, but you have to put in the work; driving for dollars, mailer campaigns, cold calling, building lists, etc.  

You're welcome on the lists mate hehe 👍 (No, not sending to anybody else as Luka has Balkan heritage I'm assuming and so do I so we look after each other haha).Wholesalers are a disaster and all of your equity/profit will go to them.I suggest cold calling yourself, learn/practice your pitch and then elevate and delegate.My folks have been doing just acquisitions for many years now but all good things take time.All the best mate

I would like to buy a future retirement home to get away from the cold winters but in the meantime would love to rent it out as a vacation rental.What are the good areas to consider and where would I get the most vacation renters and cash flow?