I have 2 doors in 38127 and have seen strong appreciation.

The design & architecture firm I work for is HQed in Sarasota.

Assets identified in this study include:Bathroom Fixtures: Bathtubs, vanities, showers and toiletsStructural Components: Drywall, wood framing and interior partitionsBuilding systems: water heater, electrical distribution, HVAC, plumbingInterior Construction: Wood flooring, stairs, ceramic tileSmoke detectorsThis engineering-based cost segregation study included the following methodology:Physical Inspection through a site visitDocumentation review including architectural plans, accounting records and construction documentsA cost analysis which utilizes engineering principles in order to allocate costs to their applicable asset classificationsCalculation of the depreciation schedule using MACRSAs a reminder, bonus depreciation started to phase out in 2023.

It explains the team that you should develop to have a strong foundation under you while investing remotely.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-team

For 18 months, my company will have me rotating between Houston, TX; Midland, TX; Oklahoma City, OK; and Pittsburgh, PA, covering both my housing and car expenses.Goals & Investment Strategy:My goal is to save aggressively over this period to build a strong financial foundation for real estate investing.

To overcome these hurdles, consider FHA loans, down payment assistance programs, and rental markets with strong rent growth.Good luck!

I am local in Arlington and do pay significantly less than $200/pier but I have developed a strong relationship with my foundation contractor and give him multiple jobs a year. 

Thats a low LTV but without knowing or seeing the PFS, Returns and previous P&L its tough but if strong 65% even higher should be workable.  

However, I would strongly recommend their service.

I have seen areas like Cleveland with COC ranging from 10-18%, while Columbus has around 8-12% with strong growth potential.