If so, I’d recommend investing in your own backyard as opposed to going out of state.

At that point, he won’t receive any further compensation, and I’ll seriously consider replacing him.By the way, do you have any recommendations for good eviction lawyers?"

For example, I work closely with a PM down here in Charlotte so I know what they're going to be recommending for updates/work to be done prior to getting a tenant in place.

I would recommend taking a look into Columbus Ohio as you can still find positive cash flow and very strong appreciation here.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Some, like ours, focus on offering optional services such as renters insurance or washer/dryer rentals without requiring tenants to opt into a full package.When choosing a property manager, I recommend asking about the structure and purpose of any fees.

You reference taking out a HELOC and those are generally provided when the property is in your personal name, which I don't recommend for investment properties.Overall, it sounds as if you're tired of dealing with "long distance" ownership.

If you're looking to BRRRR/flip, I do recommend looking into hard money loans.

Definitely do not recommend to anyone.

Here's some basic copy & paste info that may help you make better investing decisions:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?