With interest rates holding steady (so far) and US Treasury yields hovering in the 4-5% range, many investors are weighing the pros and cons of staying in bonds versus seeking opportunities in real estate.

Plan on staying married no matter how rocky it gets, work through it, it's worth it. 

Having a long-term rental while living abroad is do-able.Flipping houses while abroad, in my opinion, more difficult, especially if its your first go around with real estate.I would recommend taking a flight and staying in the area for a week and inspect the neighborhoods and make connections.You can reach out to @Elenis Camargo who has a PM company in Jacksonville.Best of luck though.

@Allende Hernandez what happens if one or more occupants move out and the others stay?

I'd stay on platform.

I'd also recommend staying away from townhouses if you can but understand in some markets they are more common than others.

@Jordan Meltzer unless you find a screaming deal - a Class A property won't cashflow for 3-5 years.Class B: 1-3 years.Class C: most investors don't properly understand the risks, so should stay away from them.So, you may need to deal with negative cashflow, but plan on appreciation increasing your wealth.

Longer Tenure in HomesData from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows people are staying in their homes for a decade (see graph below):This increased tenure means homeowners benefit even more from home values growing over time.

It’s a solid strategy if you stay prepared for unexpected costs and keep some reserves on hand.

The last time I stayed in one, I was charged a large cleaning fee and then met with a list of what to clean prior to us leaving.