I suppose I'll just wait until I find a good applicant and be grateful I won't have a vacancy this time next year. 

We helped him with a Couple ground up New construction Rentals and He Can use The two property's as new construction experience but not us, this is what had me perplexed.  

Boots on the ground, or lack thereof, are where the mistakes are made.

The Midwest and the Sun Belt, in particular, continues to offer strong cash flow opportunities and stable, long-term appreciation, making it a smart alternative to high-cost coastal markets.One key factor in successful remote investing is strong property management—having a reliable team on the ground is essential to maintaining your investment and ensuring long-term success.

Video walkthroughs and establishing a trusted boots on the ground are just as good plus save me hours and hours of driving!

Pretty sure that is grounds for legal action against the PM.

Since you’re based in NY, Detroit is just a short flight away, making it feasible to visit and get a feel for the market and the team you’d be working with.That said, I’ve worked with plenty of investors who have never actually visited and still built successful portfolios—it really comes down to having the right boots on the ground.

So grateful for the education!

My look is from the lens of a build to rent developer or ground up construction not existing inventory but again, there will always be a competitive advantage to it.

Very grateful for bigger pockets!