Self-managing from a different state is extremely difficult, especially in states where the law favors the tenants.

I agree, it is hard to pay the taxes in MA, and now our insurance costs are going up as well, so it is very difficult to make things work

Hi @Neal Daftary,Getting 20% down depends on which type of loan you are looking for but shouldn't be too difficult.

If not, your case may be difficult to prove.They should take responsibility for the lawn, security, and utility abuse.

@Avishay Stav finding flips anywhere on the MLS is going to be very difficult.

One of the units does have a minor infestation of brown wood cockroaches, but since they haven't spread to the other units, I'm hopeful they won't be too difficult to exterminate.

Without a track record its difficult to secure capital commitments from those outside of your network.

Pure, true cashflow is difficult to find. 

At the same time, many of these “investor friendly” lenders operate like robots without the ability to adapt to the situations that arise in construction lending which makes the construction administration process far more difficult than necessary.

@Nathan Gesner   Many of these just cause laws hold landlords to a more difficult standard then the government holds itself to.