I live in Manchester NH as well. 

When we lived there up until last year, 1-2x a year there would be a clog that would cause a backup of sewage in the downstairs tub and toilet.

I wanted to invest where I wanted to live and I am also from Elgin so am constantly headed further nw. 

Quote from @Pravit Jarriyapurttipong: Hello,I live in Queens New York but I want to invest in Buffalo New York.Which town should be easier to manage?

Plus there is a lot to do here so it is hard to be bored living in NJ.

Quote from @Brendan Doherty': I’ve read in books of people getting past having to live in the property they own so they can rent all units year one of ownership(living on the property with an rv).

I am about to lose my car my place to live basically my life.

You really should never leverage the home you live in.

Having a long-term rental while living abroad is do-able.Flipping houses while abroad, in my opinion, more difficult, especially if its your first go around with real estate.I would recommend taking a flight and staying in the area for a week and inspect the neighborhoods and make connections.You can reach out to @Elenis Camargo who has a PM company in Jacksonville.Best of luck though.

(IF you purchased and lived in property asap, then rented it out, then returned to it it sell it years later - better plan.