I'm in LA and don't intend to move, but I'll definitely keep investing there.

We had to move to SC. 

At its most simple we’re separating the appreciation/capital buildup benefit from the cash flow benefit.  

How long do they sit on the market, are you finding them in move-in-ready condition, or will they need work before you move in? 

this is unacceptable for someone like me who manages and is a member of multiple separate LLCs, partnerships, portfolios.  

Since you already have experience with both short-term and long-term rentals, house hacking a duplex could be a smart next move.

One of my commercial RE agent friends  here moved out there. 

Then you can house hack the rest of the it and then consider moving out later on.

I’m getting ready to make my next move in 2025 and I’m contemplating on staying here and buying a multi family property as an investment out of state (only an hour away) which would be a lot less capital and have a lot more land lord friendly laws or buy another multifamily as a primary residence locally and hack that property I’m single and live alone.

Quote from @Eli Fazzo: Hey Bp family, I’m looking to move to Lexington, South Carolina area within the next year or so.