I bet a lot of people would be attracted to the property just to stay with the "ghosts".  

Our properties tend to attract out-of-state investors, and we have a team in place that takes care of everything from acquisition to property management.

Hopefully, the protective order will help resolve things more smoothly.Speaking of Indianapolis, I’ve been working with investors in the area on new construction duplexes that are designed to minimize tenant issues by attracting stable, long-term renters.

That said I am also reading that a higher price to rent ratio may indicate areas where it is more attractive to rent than to buy.  

Prices look attractive, but lots of investors there.Decatur is probably a place to look, Krum, Gainesville, Sherman Denison, Midlothian, Weatherford, places that aren't off the radar, but still have good growth prospects and maybe a few demand drivers.

You will have some bridge loan options here, but your more attractive options may be limited due to seasoning requirements with commercial aspects.

Not only will you attract families in the summer, but you will also have older couples come to places like Florida during colder months up north.

However, my mother is asking me to visit her to help with some matters, and I'm struggling to balance both responsibilities.My property needs some work to be rental-ready, and I want to make sure it's done properly to attract good tenants and maximize rental income.

What towns are popular and attract guests? 

There are some attractive financing solutions available to investors with options available up to 85% loan to value.