Once you know the "basics', you can then invest OOS more successfully.If you can't afford to invest in your home area, how will you grow your knowledge of an OOS if you take a shotgun approach to where you buy?

The process is a lot easier if you find the right agent.  

I’m considering this one because it advertises help with tax structuring and LLC advice which is appealing to me.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

In high barrier markets, rents have gotten stronger but not the double digit growth we had seen, which was an anomaly.  

In order to be an active RE you have to hang you license with a broker SOMEWHERE.

I can recommend property management, realtor, vendors, if you need them.

And actually, if you structure things properly you shouldn't have to worry about the tax implications at all.

In this case, you have 158 sq.ft. difference, so, for my example, that would be an adjustment downward of $5530 to $7,900 on the sales price of the comp.

Or like California a RE Broker like myself or Consumer finance license all which are regulated by the state .