With a budget of $300K-$400K, you could potentially find single-family homes or small multi-units in those areas.I'd recommend researching rental demand near universities like Duke or NC State or even checking out neighborhoods with strong job growth near tech hubs.

Columbus in particular has been a strong market for both approaches, with solid fundamentals for long-term appreciation and cash flow.

It might be helpful to narrow down your options by focusing and researching for markets with strong rental demand, growing job markets, and property prices that fit within your budget.

I strongly, strongly recommend not doing this.

@Mohamad Guene Investing in mobile homes near a university can be a profitable strategy due to affordability, high demand, and strong cash flow potential.

It explains the team that you should develop to have a strong foundation under you while investing remotely.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-team

These areas tend to have more affordable properties compared to central Phoenix and still offer strong rental demand and appreciation potential.

I strongly advise you to get your primary residence taken care of FIRST.

WE use the doors that have the blinds built in for the man door on the garage so it can have some light or privacy and or if it goes to the backyard because there is no slider same thing and we put that door on whatever room is going to be the office.. that way they can close the blind in the glass for privacy while they work or leave it open  buyers dig that.

The tourism demand is strong year-round, especially in beach towns like Panama City Beach or Destin.