Are you looking for a specific niche, such as self storage or multifamily?

Invest: you can have a self-directed IRA (or better yet a truly self-directed Solo 401k plan) and invest your retirement dollars into virtually anything you wish, tax deferred.

They now self perform all of their construction (along with offering 3rd party construction management services).

Some keys for managing remote that I can think of are:-Leasing, are you going to pay local agents to do it or use self showing software like showmojo or tenant turner.

What's one piece of advice you would give to your 20 year old self about Real Estate?

If they don't pay, take them to small claims court.https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help/small-claims-court

Granted, I self manage so I am meeting tenants, but at the end of the day, getting this gut check on the person I am going to trust living in my property kept me from having any issues with my tenants that would require a "more landlord friendly state".Given the wide swath of the country that is "landlord friendly", I would think more about places you know well and/or have ties to already.  

That's awesome that you self sourced and found it, thank you for sharing and best of luck! 

Look for properties with a solid cash flow to ensure your investments are self-sustaining.Final ThoughtsUltimately, your decision may come down to your risk tolerance and management preferences.

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