It seems they have all the data needed, they just have chosen not to.

if you are truly set on investing out of state, you need to go to your chosen market in person to get to know it and set up your team.house hack example in a HCOL market:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88/topics/1173853-3rd-h...and no, do not start with a flip, period, unless it's a live in flip.

Hey Ashley, in this situation I would just politely respond to let them know you've chosen a more qualified applicant and leave it at that. 

There are many variables but here is one sample.You make your money when you buy.The simplest start is to do a search for the Average Price for homes in your chosen area.

Are there other options you have chosen in this scenario? 

Second, conduct thorough research and connect with investors in your chosen market.

My CPA has always chosen Passive, but I am Active in the business, so could I utilize size, assuming MAGI of less than $150K?  

As for me I’ll bypass rules and evaluate each deal independently to see if it fits criteria I choice which I’ve chosen to provide the best shot at reaching my goals.  

@Kaitlyn AragonI'd start by setting aside time each day to analyze 5 deals in your chosen market.

The advice I've been given, and chosen to follow, is to utilize HELOCs for short-term investments, with a plan to pay them off in less than a year and to avoid holding them long-term.Do you know what the value of your recent rental property purchase is?