Otherwise, the renters could be bitcoin mining or driving 2-3 electric cars and you’re paying for everything. 

I work in property management software so I often talk to property managers and investors across the country about their strategies and experience with investing in their areas.... but for our first (few) investment properties, we'd like to stay within driving distance (currently live in Quincy, MA). 

They resonate with me, especially about reassessing daily tasks and incorporating new ones that drive progress.

This can perhaps drive people 100km north, to Edmonton, where the avg. price there is around 200k less than Calgary.

Drive through Washburn on my trips when I go there.

After years of service, I'm diving into my second career focused on real estate investment, I have a particular interest in flips and short term rentals.I'm also a licensed real estate agent in Washington and have a strong drive to succeed in this field.

Driving for dollars, direct-mail marketing, networking, etc.When Brandon was on the podcasts, he used to tell everyone to "put it out there" for the world to hear.

KEEP in mind JT is 1.5 hour drive from 30 million plus folks.. 

not to say that can't be done, but you'll need a strong team, i doubt you will personally drive there to fix a dishwasher? 

I'm even hesitant to give you the web address I'm about to give you, because if you haven't looked for it and found it already before coming to the Bigger Pockets forums to ask strangers for help, you're way, way behind the eight ball.