Cameras are motion-activated, can give you alerts, you can record the video and access it from anywhere, etc.

Here's a decent video teaching you how to take marketing photos.

The surrounding towns are a popular choice for families looking for a more wholesome setting.

Someone posted this video link in another thread...pretty good at explaining...Youtube Hard Money Lender

Also I have not worked out the financing yet. if I just use my cash then the Cash on Cash drops to 8 or 9% and that would be below my Cash on Cash target.Generally speaking and of course just numbers I picked out of the air for reference when running numbers in my head, I am looking for Cash on Cash greater than 15%, high probability of long term occupancy, and no expected major Capex for 2.5 years after purchase and purchase time repairs which I would add into the cash on cash evaluation before pulling the trigger.So there are some more details to be worked out in my head but being it is my first one and only learning what I could from youtube videos I thought I would get some feedback.With all that said, in my head it seems like it could be a good start.Thanks again Jaycee and Gavin for your feedback.

(the messaging/CRM platform, not the 1980's video game)I'm curious to hear of any recently experiences with it.... is it worth the high cost of entry?

Good Faith Funding is a popular hard money lender in my area (Green Bay) that lends statewide.

I also don't want to focus on one market, and not be able to score the right property for who knows how long, and then end up missing out on other locations, as being a long distance land lord is very popular as well.

Chris Clothier provided regular video updates, and the property management team sent frequent emails with property-specific details, tenant situations, and proactive solutions.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.