Focus on areas with sustainable taxes and long-term rental demand, targeting groups like college students, young professionals, or travel nurses.

As a realtor, investor, and owner of a construction company in College Station, Texas, I understand the importance of having trustworthy and efficient workers.

Alternatively, you could consider seller financing, which could provide you with a steady income stream while selling the property.As a real estate investor, realtor, and owner of a construction company near Texas A&M (College Station/Bryan,) I'm happy to help in any way I can.

Buying OOS just adds several layers of risk for most people and most places. 

I have taken many walks by the Falls in the winter and there are very few people around. 

It is mid year and this tenants mom (co-signer) wrote the following note;I am writing to formally request the early termination of my child's lease at location in San Jose due to a medical illness that renders him unable to continue attending college.

The only thing that bests fear is courage and we only need a mustard seed of that to get things going...People often spend money on college and never go in to the field they spent that money on...the greatest lessons and the ones most remembered are learned 'on the job'.Wishing you more good news in the future and an exceptional 2025. 

I think others have given you great advice.For most people I say go to some meetup groups for a year. 

I used the proceeds of the primary residence I owned in NC to grow a portfolio of value add buy and hold here in College Station.

Waco Texas is a known city that has a very good Private College, Baylor University.