This is a two-sided beast. 

For a select few, this can be true, but wholesaling is much harder to get off the ground.

Happy to talk through this in more detail and good luck with the out of state investing!

So maybe this simply won't work. 

They can provide valuable insights into the market and help you find properties that align with your goals of long-term appreciation and wealth accumulation.Best of luck with your investment journey Thanks Dominic!

Ideally this would be a multi-family property that I can live in and rent out the other units.

It kind of reminds me of the analogy of driving across town to save a few pennies on gas (which I instinctively would do :).Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts- it's super helpful.

Connecting with an insurance company may be helpful in placing long term tenants in a fully furnished home.  

I'm glad you shared this. 

This is useful information but much more useful would be a look at the pitfalls.