And as for market, if you own directly, you will likely be traveling there at least once a year, so my suggestion is always for a place that is a direct and inexpensive flight from you.  

I am looking to work with an investor with a track record who intimately knows and understands one of the following metro areas within a quick flight/train from New York (i.e., Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Boston)I am willing to perform deep financial and non-financial analysis that goes far beyond the depth typically provided by real estate agents, based on publicly available data, and interviews as needed to form more knowledgeable and fact based investment theses into individual properties.

Personally, I'm planning to add one international trip this year since it appears most mask mandates are being lifted and I just didn't want to be on a long flight wearing a mask (personal choice).

You're in a pickle and I'm sorry that you are facing such a challenge on your first flip.If I were in your shoes, I would book a flight out to Georgia this weekend to put my feet in the property, assess exactly what needs to be done to complete the job, then call every contractor in town until you find somebody who was willing to help finish the job at a reasonable rate.It makes the most sense to get to the finish line at this point, because it sounds like you only have a week or two worth of work left.Advice for going forward - Never give a contractor more money than the work that he/she has completed until you have a VERY good relationship with them and have established trust. 

Which, of course, is good news for all of us.FAA Reports "Off the Charts" Spike in Unruly Passengers on Flights.

So might as well make a place that is easy to get to (direct flights) and somewhere you enjoy going or have other reasons to go.

Hey Everyone,I’m mid-flight on a renovation to turn part of my primary residence into a studio and house hack, and also midway through reading David Greene’s BRRRR book.

The Charleston Airport has done a fantastic job building out more flights and increasing the size of the airport recently!

I would consider something in state because worst case you can take a trip to the rental in your car as opposed to a flight.

I may be a little tired as I get off of a plane flight the day before.