There are markets that have built in "gotchas" like the rising cost of insurance in coastal FL, regulations in much of the west coast states and property taxes in Texas; however, the deal itself is the most critical factor.

It could certainly be a concern - but depends on a lot of factors - are you looking multi or SFR? 

As far as investing out of state goes, I would pick something you can drive to in 4 hrs or less.

I see a few abandoned nursing home type places in rural areas, and always think as I drive by, would a good repurpose of them being senior living, or veteran living, or just plain affordable housing living? 

Personally, I've had success in Linden, Southern Orchards, South of Main, Driving Park, and Franklinton to name a few neighborhoods in Columbus. 

@Christopher Mooney - I house-hack a 2 Unit Building in Bayridge Brooklyn which is a 45 minute subway ride to Manhattan Wall Street Financial District (a 7 mile drive).

What I do have is relentless energy, focus, and the drive to succeed in real estate.I’m diving headfirst into multi-family and commercial real estate because I know this is where true wealth is built.

Applicant shows a DUI class B misdemeanor from 2021 - “driving while intoxicated”.

Yes, even during the festive season, the real estate world doesn’t take a break.Let me share two stories that drive home the importance of acting quickly in this business.The $40k Christmas Miracle: A few Christmas mornings ago, one of our rockstar team members, was enjoying some holiday downtime with his family.

That is something that is growing due to the limitations of STR.MTR is something that will help you but you will have to be a bit flexible in the times that you are planning to come in.Management is cheaper than STR, but you have to consider other factors such as close to places where those MTR are in need.