This is a plus.Transparency and reliability – Ask about their process for keeping clients updated, especially on long-distance deals.

I've read Brandon's RE Investing Book, David Greene's Long Distance RE Investing, Tax Strategies for the Savvy, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Chad Carson's new book on Retiring Early w/ RE, etc.

Consistent with the advice of @Jo Bradley , if I could get through the first couple years financially, keeping current home seems a lot easier than long distance investing...and at least I know what is wrong with my current home (I.e it will eventually need new roof etc). 

It would be great to connect with those who have already covered some distance on a similar journey as well as those who are just starting!

Would prefer somewhere within driving distance, which I think is doable.

https://air.tl/5cmk2bQaPricelabs has a nice feature where I can set the distance or draw the properies to include for determining the market.  

Big-ups on completing a long-distance flip!

I intend to change to hard flooring when I can arrange to be there for a lengthy time in the off season, because I live long distance.

Line of sight distance between driveways. 

We did visit Boise earlier this year (its driving distance from my inlaws which makes it nice) and really liked it there too.