I haven't bought a lot at auction but the best deal I got at one was:Through the fog of memory (don't feel like looking up the exact amounts), in late 2021, I paid around 140k for a 4 bedroom single family detached property.

It was like all he did was eat chili and "paint" day n night..... 

This will give you more opportunities and access to various opinions about the market and properties.As to cleaning services, you'd most likely hire a property manager who'll take care of that.

I furnish about 80% of my properties off of facebook market place and places like that. 

I guess there has also been talk of moving some government entities out of Washington, like the FBI.How does all that factor into your analysis?   

Still under injunctions, but it is likely to be overturned, and you will have a short window to file.

Quote from @Dan Hertler: I currently manage some of my out of state rentals, but would like to create my own property management business locally in New York (Long Island). 

Midwest spots like Ohio or Indiana could work—think Dayton or Indianapolis—where $80k-$120k can snag a 3BD pulling $1,200/month rent with $500-$800 in cash flow after expenses.

Most likely won't as your portfolio grows. 

Most seem to like there to be a business reason for the state you use to create the LLC, either the property is there or you live there.