Positives are proximity, low property taxes, no income taxes, no weather events, very low maintenance stucco/tile structures, “young” properties (5-20 years old) 

This will also allow you to avoid taxes on the sale.

Plus with no state income tax, cheap insurance, and very low property taxes, I’m probably starting $20k ahead of most people, and that’s a tax free $20k.).

Type Line Item Fee Fixed Fee Collected Rents 10% of All Collected Rents New Tenant Search & Onboarding $600 Variable Fees Business Hour Service Calls $90/hour + Materials Cost + Tax After Hour Service Calls $120/hour + Materials Cost + Tax 3rd Party Coordination HVAC Cleaning & InspectionGutter CleaningSpring/Fall Exterior CleanupSeasonal Mowing & Weed TrimmingSeasonal Snow PlowingGeneral Contractor Negotiated Vendor Cost + 10% Oversight Fee  

Wanted to still be close to family but maintain a cheaper lifestyle, still have strong appreciation, and much better tenant/landlord laws, taxes, etc. 

And must be pretty significant unreported income if it would have caused $45k in state tax liability.You advised your client to wait past the expiration of state statute.

Start by talking to a cross-border CPA and attorney to handle taxes and legal structures properly.

Then there’s this glorious tax season where you realize how many things you get to deduct that others can’t, while sheltering your income with depreciation, and earning tax free income with appreciation.

@Brett RiemensniderYou don't need to provide anything to your tenants tax-wise.

It's been challenging to find resources or training for Yardi outside of obtaining a job that demands prior experience with the software.