McCaw does perform annual inspections with full reports with photos on all the rentals the manage.

The "influencers" / "youtubers" etc. are making money, in my opinion, providing entertainment so they can get as many views as possible. 

Don't forget to check Airdna and Hotstats.com for hyperlocal performance data. 

Appraisals are done by professionals that perform a thorough analysis including location considerations, zoning, comparable sales, and any potential restrictions on development.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – and they often select the first PMC they call!

It depends on how the current deal is performing.

It makes it sounds so easy, and I gather you've built a model that has access to the right data and performs the right math. 

Your investing selections will be influenced by your ambitions.Make both online and physical connections with other real estate investors.

The numbers showed that option 2 closes the performance gap as I approached my target retirement age (65+) and exceeded it in retirement.My calculation does not factor in equity appreciation - just compounding of present value.I like the fact that option 2 gives me income while waiting for retirement. 

Hi Adam,I've always been a real estate guy but exposed my personal portfolio quite heavily to a regional bank ETF.I guess time will tell if I'll be a "Hero" or "Zero" lolCome on you Fed and reduce those rates 😁Real estate is and always will be my bread and butter tho.You can't beat the safety of a "brick and mortar" investment per se.My best advice would be if you are going to go down the path of investing in out of state rentals to have a growth mindset.Buying 1 or 2 isn't worth the risk or hassle and you might as well invest in your own back yard.10+ years in the industry and my most unsatisfied investors are the one's that build smaller portfolio's.If a property goes vacant and takes a few months to get it back performing, with a small portfolio that could impact cashflow of 30-50% for that year.Our investors that own 7,8 or 10+ properties, don't even feel it if 1 or 2 go vacant.Just my opinion and wishing you much success