Keep in mind that these homes are sold "as-is," so a thorough inspection is crucial to identify any potential issues that could affect your renovation budget and timeline.Special Requirements:Freddie Mac has a "First Look Initiative," which gives owner-occupant buyers an exclusive opportunity to purchase homes before investors can submit offers.

If a potential client is using 1031's they will appreciate a realtor they don't have to educate. 

Keep in mind, the region is immensely sought after, leading to notably low capitalization rates.Positive cash flow from a rental property becomes challenging; however, there remains potential for substantial returns through appreciation.

Purchased home with potential upside in hoping to force appreciation in the house in order to create equity and eventually utilize the equity (HELOC) to begin investing in other properties.

Portfolio = Income derived from financial instruments like dividends (including REITs), interest, royalties, and capital gains.Mostly income w/out loss potential, and favorable tax rates.Cap losses may offset cap gains w up to $3,000 loss.

i keep seeing:1. buy out of state rental in a solid neighborhood with long-term potential (just as you are recommending) but then...2. have one rough tenant turn that costs a couple grand, and3. give up on real estate investing, and turn on everyone involved in the transaction for not guaranteeing that sweet cash flow in month 1 lol, yea there is a decent chunk of investors who get really butthurt by that one bad unit turn and just give up.

Under this idea, you'd need to see if the Health dept has any restrictions for your septic system (which i assume you have) and if the power company would meter the 2nd unit separately. 

And we're still seeing deals here that are positive cash flowing with lots of potential for appreciation.

You just get penalized and lose your potential guests by doing that which is the whole point of being on multiple platforms.

Is it overkill for a potential non-problem?