However, real estate values (on a national average) have never gone down over a 10-year period. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MSPUSHere is what I do:I live in San Diego, a high-appreciating market with a lot going for it economically and very little cash flow.

@Steve Tran on STR and MTRs I do provide the washer and dryer but on traditional long term rentals I do not (for both Austin and San Antonio).  

Make sure you can find someone good to manage the property if needed.Good places to look include Midwest Cities like Indianapolis, Kansas City, and Cincinnati, Southeastern Cities like Atlanta, Charlotte, and Nashville, and Texas Cities like Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.

I grew up just north of San Francisco and moved to Reno, NV to live and invest. 

Todd, I am a broker in San Diego, and this pass summer I put this type of partnership together. 

They also offer other services like yard signs and photography I used them in San Diego and Arizona, but I don't know if they are nationwide.....If not, I'm sure there are others.

Sold price above list price over 200k is normal again.I am considering putting a house in South San Francisco onto market recently.

@Tim Porsche When I was an OOS investor (started in 2021 out of San Francisco, CA), I relied on my investor focused realtor in my target market.

Hi AllLooking to add new streams of revenue on a property we own in San Leandro.

This past year, I purchased my first two rental properties in San Antonio (SFR) and Orange Beach, Alabama (STR).