Since you are living in the property, you probably have developed relationships with an electrician, a plumber, and a general handyman, if you haven't reach out and meet a few now, while you are in the home, so that you can easily make a call or two when it will be necessary.

The best projects I've seen from my desk are folks who are doing hyper-targeted, well-researched deals that are generally in higher cost of living (there are exceptions) areas. 

I live in the greater Washington DC area.

Selling would likely trigger capital gains taxes (unless you lived in the property for two out of the last five years or use a 1031 exchange).

It was a small $$$ project but time consuming because that was something I DIY'd while living in the property. 

I live in Stamford, Ct and Fort Lauderdale, Fl.

We are in the beginning stages of OOS investing and trying to narrow down on a market.Thank you in advance!

The port of Puntarenas is lively.

Fannie Mae has a requirement that if you want to use the rental income from the non occupied units, that you MUST have a current housing expense which means you cannot live rent free.

Hi Mathew,We live in Greensboro, which area of Greensboro is the house located in?