I have tons of my units leased by people who do airbnb.  

Most people don't qualify for that relationship.The seller financing will not show up or affect the credit score.However, when applying for a loan at the bank or especially a Federally Guaranteed loan, they ask on the application for ALL Loans, whether  or not it shows on a credit report.

Returns are great if you get a good area and build a solid team but thats going to take some leg work in picking the right people that see's your vision. 

@William BohanWell, owning out of town means finding good "people" to manage and support your investments... 

Keeping in touch with people in the field might help you keep updated and perhaps lead to profitable collaborations.By thoroughly researching, budgeting wisely, and managing your projects carefully, you can successfully flip houses even in a new state.

My biggest goal for 2024 is to be around more like-minded people.

People of all experience levels come and share their insight!

Red flags for me include people who are overly optimistic without considering risks or those who don’t seem to have a clear plan for their contributions to the partnership.

There are 2 types of people who dog on Detroit.. 1.

In real estate, blunt honesty often protects people from common pitfalls or predatory advice that oversimplifies the challenges of investing.