Lots has changed over the years.Managing it yourself from a distance can be done, but it will require your team to be built and for you to have back up strategies if guests need attention and you're unavailable. 

Recently, our real estate agent did a market analysis and estimates we can sell for between $575K-$585K, resulting in a net gain after all of our fees of about $100K.

Compare offers from the lenders, paying attention to interest rates, closing costs, and any penalties.

Capitalize renovation costs to increase the property’s basis and reduce future taxable gains.

Pay attention to 99% of the posts on Bigger Pockets, most folks here have very little money.

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A better option if you can swing it is to purchase with your own funds, gain access, then refi into a loan.

I’m new to the field, but I’m eager to learn, connect, and grow with like-minded individuals who have experience or are also just starting out.I’ve always been drawn to entrepreneurship, and wholesaling real estate caught my attention as a great way to build a business while helping others find investment opportunities.

However, after accounting for long-term capital gains tax and other expenses, you would be left with $150k which is important to budget and account for.

Managing a property hours away can be challenging if any issues arise, but having a third-party property management company could help handle those situations and make things more manageable.I think you are in the right place to gain some insight on what would make you successful.