It's equally important to look at location as it is the physical asset.

I would recommend taking a 'sniper approach' and marketing to owners that fit your exact criteria.

There is no "one size fits all" answer here. 

He is young and very fit, so fortunately it looks like he will be okay, but it made me think about what my wife and I may need.When I quit corporate I was first in camp "screw health insurance and pay cash for doctor", but learned quickly there are some real limitations, plus in our screwed-up health care system you pay higher prices when paying cash.

Investing out of state can be a good option if your local market isn't a good fit.

Talk with them before the purchase to make sure they can help you with your goals and they are a good fit.

I've heard they tend to be pricier than their competitors, but have shorter timelines due to the way they do project management.It might make sense if paying a premium for faster project completion fits into your business model.

Once you have this team in place, you should have the foundation to invest in any market confidently while not being there physically. 

A stationary bike is compact enough to fit anywhere!

Hey Christopher, Columbus OH would be a great fit for your buy-and-hold investment strategy.