When getting new tenants I've found the increase to be much more. 

Quote from @John Rose: Hello all, new investor from Texas here. 

There are dozens of problems you can face as a landlord, and I feel it's important to have a plan for all of them.

Thanks in advance for any insights.Thanks in advance,Hector Give The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods a read.

(that is, assuming you've hired an agent with experience, market knowledge, and the wisdom to be able to guide you to what you're looking for). 

@Devan Praska I do not have a manual for my tenants but have created a manual for each of my properties in the event that something might happen to me and someone else would have to take over the management of them.

I wanted to know if anyone had experience in the fix and flip market in New Orleans?

Having a long-term rental while living abroad is do-able.Flipping houses while abroad, in my opinion, more difficult, especially if its your first go around with real estate.I would recommend taking a flight and staying in the area for a week and inspect the neighborhoods and make connections.You can reach out to @Elenis Camargo who has a PM company in Jacksonville.Best of luck though.

I've been working in this space for a while, so I can definitely share some insights, tips, and even some lessons learned from my own experiences.Whether you’re curious about neighborhoods, market trends, or just how to navigate buying, selling, or investing here, I’m happy to chat.

Also, James Dainard just came out with a new flipping book, The House Flipping Framework.