I work with a lot of househackers and they're typically on the 12 month cycle, rinse and repeat.While the proposition of acquiring an investment property outside of your market in a "landlord friendly" state may sound appealing, i would recommend you stay local for now and househack another couple of properties over the next few years until you've got some more time / experience under your belt.you would need a management company to cover your property that is outside of your market which would not only take 8-10% of your gross it would also leave you a bit vulnerable to a property management company that you A.)know nothing about and B.)you won't have the experience or cashflow or proximity to deal with any headaches that may arise.i would recommend staying local and househacking your way along for now and then maybe hire a local property management company initially to work with your current/local properties to get a taste of what to expect if and when you begin investing outside of your market.

@Philip Beckwith,  Since this last post is only 5 months old and you are in Grand Rapids like me, have you had any follow up/results / success since this last post reply? 

I was 22 years old and fresh out of Temple University.

I've ben using RentVine for about two years now and am very happy with it.

I’m 30 years old, 10 month old son, juggling taking care of the family, property of 21 acres, an old farm house, work, and real estate.

Despite the initial low purchase price, our strategic investment and fast turnaround led to a strong profit, demonstrating the success of our collaborative effort with Amanda Frecks.

SonuI have lived in Final for 6 years.

REI has the finest presentation in the industry in that regard I know when Chris walked me through a few years back I was VERY impressed and I have been around that industry since 2002.. 

Stuart we aren't talking about 100 year old homes in C/D neighborhoods. 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!