Just wanted to introduce myself.My name is Ariel, I am 32 years old (this Thursday), and I am making my first steps as a real estate investor.As I live abroad, most if not all of my work would be remote, and right now I am focusing on Jacksonville, FL.My main goal for this year is to fix and flip  at least 2 SF's properties, and for the next few years to increase this number, maybe do some MF, and possibly to also BRRR when I raise enough of my own capital.At the moment, my biggest challenge is the fact that I am remote, so I could use some help from a local realtor or management company.It's so amazing to know this community  exists, and I am thrilled to actually take part in it

However, I quickly realized this group could be challenging to manage.

You can be an agent, property manager, service provider, etc. 

Many of the problems I hear on this forum and in personal messages to me from other investors can be solved through more frequent and detailed communication.I have multiple emails to the construction project manager asking for an estimated completion date that have gone unresponded.

REI investing for almost 20 years, owning a wealth management company for 22 years, suffice it to say there has been a lot go data/spreadsheeting/tax analysis/meeting with my team go into this overall decision to sell the entire portfolio at once.  

I think the LLC also makes it easier to open a local bank account, which is convenient to pay utilities or other local bills or your property manager, etc.  

Common deductible expenses include mortgage interest, property management fees, repairs, and even travel expenses related to property management.

If you can't manage what you currently have, you won't manage additional income from investments.

Problem with these is 1) they won't appreciate as quickly as those closer to the city and 2) it's a whole different tenant base, usually with a lot more management.

Are you looking for a house to buy or manage here in Florida, as an airbnb, etc?