As such, your success will come from knowing the nuances of the market and where you can drive value/achieve strong returns. 

If you want to take pictures of some of the work you did, you could save that in a Google drive as well. 

Close enough to Cleveland around 30 minute drive.

The property, though is not beach front, nor does it has ocean view, is just a short drive from some of the best beaches in the west, which are great for surfing, snorkeling, SCUBA diving.

I would be interested in meeting up with fellow investors whether it be in the metro or northfield owatonna or anywhere else Inbetween as I am regularly driving through those areas already.

The property, though is not beach front, nor does it has ocean view, is just a short drive from some of the best beaches in the west, which are great for surfing, snorkeling, SCUBA diving.In the 1.21 acres there is a main single family home (4 br) which was divided in two sections one of which is being rented.

Its also a good idea to keep any receipts (I use a google drive folder, they have a scan function that makes uploading receipts a breeze)

Still researching and taking a trip out there to drive the neighborhoods.

I'm curious to hear your thoughts on how long this trend might last and what might be driving it in your area.

I want to remain local in NJ or at most drive down 1hr to PA (self-manage or, last resort, hire a PM)However, I must also consider maintaining reserves, a safety net for my primary home, and an emergency fund.It's just hard for a new investor now :(