also for cars, don't trade them in frequently. 

And presented in very complicated way, hard to bring them to an apple to apple comparisson.One way to mitigate the lack of a net metering agreement is with a battery system (see Tesla Powerwall) - a very expensive way to become a truly self-sufficient energy producer (basically you become your own power plant), which rarely makes financial sense unless in a region with frequent power loss or in an off-grid scenario.

Since you are only doing face time viewings I am not sure of the cadence you are doing these but I would bump that up to be as frequent as possible if going physically is not feasible.

First, a frequent poster and STR host cited his vetted CPA saying that he needn’t send his cleaner a 1099 and he can still claim those expenses, as long as his has proof of payment (checks or electronic payments or payment Apps).

With reduced turnover rates, you can avoid frequent vacancies and the associated costs of advertising, cleaning, and preparing the property for new tenants.

Near to the blue ridge parkway, good weather, great views, interesting things to see downtown at night, and a good variety of people.

Doing an OOS renovation is even more challenging - you can't physically check on the property unless you fly out there frequently.

To make connections with other investors, real estate experts, and possible partners, go to local real estate investing clubs, meetings, and networking events.Leads/Properties: Explore via a variety of channels, including direct mail marketing, networking events, and internet platforms like Realtor.com, Zillow, and MLS, to locate leads and properties.

Sometimes called "DSCR" loans and a variety of other names. 

You may need to get creative with your financing in order to make the deal work.In conclusion, evaluating a distressed property requires careful consideration of a variety of factors.