@Caitlin Logue A smart person will learn from their mistakes, a wise person will learn from others mistakes.

Quote from @James Wise: Quote from @Mario Rodriguez: Hi,I saw some gurus offer classes to invest in out of state section 8 rentals.

@James Wise we will always regard you and your team as one of the leading experts in our industry!

Kim's recommendation of starting with NARPM PM members is definitely a wise way to go. 

As far as managing your "cash flow", that also depends on your strategy for growth.Just keep in mind, rentals don't pay much cash flow-wise in today's market.

I think you would be wise to pull some (not all) equity out and use it to get another.

So basically, it looks like these are condos they couldn't sell and now they bring and repackage them as a supposedly killer deal to unsuspecting buyers, suggesting to you they're given a chance to buy before anybody else.Obviously it's your best right to deal with them in spite of the evidence but is it wise to promote them?

@Namal Burman Sounds like you have an understanding of what you are getting into financially and location wise...go for it if this is something you are interested in and want to pursue. 

Thanks for the wise words. 

Thanks for your input, I agree that it is wise to really do your homework before investing in a STR.