Getting a rental license as an out-of-state investor is doable, but you’ll need to manage inspections and compliance.

. $215k is the offer that is falling through.It's not something we could self manage.

We manage several hundred rental properties throughout the San Diego market and I found your post very interesting. 

Would love feedback from anyone with personal investing and/or property management experience in these cities.

Their pro formas felt optimistic with providing 6% annual appreciation and property management that is only about 6% of rent so I take it with a grain of salt (they offer their own property management services but it has terrible reviews on Yelp so I would probably go with someone else). 

.- I would highly suggest you plan on using a property management company.

and am eager to connect with experienced investors to gain practical insights.What I’m Looking For:Advice on identifying cash-flowing properties and understanding market trends in Lynchburg or similar areas.Recommendations for a local real estate agent or property manager with experience working with investors.Insights on how to balance active and passive investing as I grow my portfolio.I’m grateful to be part of such an inspiring and knowledgeable community.

The current one lasted 8 years and needs to be replaced (as per what our property manager is saying)I heard front loaders could leak, so I typically only do top loaders for rentals.

Making sure we can manage our own properties in these areas.  

Quote from @James Bing: @Brandon Greenplate Do you manage your STRs in Hilton Head?