PA is a great alternative to those because you can drive there and there are some great well-priced, lower tax alternatives to NY and NJ.

I had to build fences along my driveway accessing a drive under garage, because the retaining wall was more than 30" tall (standard building code item) but these properties were built in the 40s/50s and never had a fence there until I rented Section 8 and they required it.From a tenant perspective, I never had any of the issues James notes.

All you have to do is go out of town and as long as you can drive there and not have to fly things are a LOT easier!

If you would like to participate in a deal where you will have a community of fellow investors to share the journey with and help keep you safe, DM me.Best,Austin.

If they announced Elon Musk was moving to Austin, everyone would be investing in Austin driving the prices up.

In my lease and my contract with owners, I do 2 interior inspections a year and 2 exterior  or "drive by".

I am planning to travel to Columbus and drive around but I can't possibly get to know an entire area in even a few short visits. 

, This is not a Non profit org,this is a business. this mean, we work for money and want to keep my house "safe".

Safe travels and hope to host your next trip to Cambridge.Don't forget to leave us a review on Airbnb!

I want to know if these areas remain desirable for investment if they are safe, and if they offer strong prospects for future appreciation.