A strong “Core 4” can make managing your investment remotely much smoother and prevent a lot of headaches.Also, as you narrow down cities, pay close attention to factors like job growth, population trends, landlord-tenant laws, and short-term rental regulations.Happy to connect with you, and good luck as you jump in!

If that's the case, check out some of the economic data about what cities have strong job and population growth.

@An Lan I’ve lived in many cities where overseas investors do this.

Most of the tax experts who specialize in real estate work completely virtually these days.That said, a local CPA probably does have an edge if your state has state income tax and especially if your city has a local tax on top of it.

Also if your condo HOA doesn't stop you the City of Plano might. 

In some of the big cities (speaking in Canada), you have people who want to live in Toronto or Vancouver, but they can't afford the rent with their lifestyle...and they don't want to move.   

I got a call from the Warren City hall and they reported pipes bursting and the whole driveway is flooded on initial reports.

@Michael Baum @Grant Woodward @John Underwood @Bruce Woodruff @Terry Ouimet   @Andrew Street @Patricia Andriolo-Bull @Andrew Steffens @Jake Baker Appreciate all the valuable input from your experience!  

One land speculation I bought 4 acres in sonoma County CA ( wine country) in 96 for 27k it was unbuildable at the time ( could not get a septic system on it) Well city grew to us The Graton Casino comes in right across the street and we sold a few years ago for over 2 mil to a land assemblage investment company.

If they are separate, permits would have been pulled and the city will have records of those permits.