I was also able to find a new tenant within just a few days in both cases using the $29.99 Premium feature (it's less than half of one days rent income).

I am open to any place on the northern side of California/Oregon or Washington, However, I am also open to any other states if I could manage the property remotely.

If you're a remote investor from CA, you're going to get torched.

remote rehab is the highest risk en devour basically in all of RE.

I'm grateful both of them are remote so I can be with my family. 

Because buying a one-off in those areas and then paying property management is going to cut or kill your profits.If you are doing OOS, you should focus on more turnkey or rent-ready over value add because as a new investor, you are going to lose money on the remote rehab.With a prior bankruptcy, an FHA loan, and 50k from someone else or inheritance, I would think a little more solid about how you want to invest.

But you can manage remotely fairly easy

I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

What features have you found boost your rental appeal, especially in off-peak months?

I've been using it for a while now and it has so many great features, many of which you are touching on with your questions.