They do not write policies in Louisiana where all of my properties are located. 

@Kyle LipkoRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

CT is 1-2 hour drive from my location depending on the town and is manageable for one project.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment. 176 Wildwood Road is a single-family home located in Sag Harbor, NY 11963.

District South has a priceless location that backs up directly to the famous Nickel Plate Trail."

Firstly, it often generates higher rental income compared to long-term leases, particularly in desirable locations or during peak seasons.

It is located in an area that attracts college students/employees, working class families, and military families.

Located in Los Angeles County (Los Feliz, 90027 zip).

@Phil Petite Forming an LLC in Tennessee is recommended if your rental properties are located there, as it simplifies legal compliance, avoids the need to register as a foreign LLC, and aligns the LLC with Tennessee's laws for property management and tenant disputes.

They get a higher return since they are covering housing cost, have the $250k per spouse primary residence deduction in gains, is a savings account, higher leverage position, lower interest rate possible, will pay more premium for location, etc.House might be overpriced for REITs but not for home owners.