Not able to move (at least for a while) due to my job.Looking to use savings that would’ve been for a primary residence down payment to invest in rental property out of state.Would love to make connections, hear thoughts on good markets to look into, strategies to maximize return, etc. 

But if you have assets or income, you might end up $36k worse than you were before you started.

I specialize in small multifamily properties and house hacking working alongside BiggerPockets podcast guest Andrew Freed to help investors find high-performing deals in Central MA.My Background:  - Started in late 2019 I utilized an FHA loan to get my first 3 family property in Fitchburg, spent about a year fixing it up and soon after I refinanced. 

If you buy in a city with limited appreciation, every investment dollar must come from your savings.

You will start to see if you want to do what they do.

My son currently lives in the townhouse b/c he is going to school and works in the area.Since he is young and starting out in life, I would like for him to only cover the basic costs (taxes, HOA, utilities) just enough for me to break even (I believe that will put him slightly little lower than market rent rates). 

Going direct instead of having a GC do the work will save you money too since that GC will put a percentage on top of work. 

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

I'm sure he could give you some pointers on setting up a business and creative ways to save money.

If you feel bad and want to save people money, start with a free pre-screening.