That information was data from big brokerages.2.

Hopefully, this is a useful example of what’s achievable with out-of-state investing, even with no local connections. 

Building connections with like minded individuals to help each other achieve their goals is priceless.

As you delve deeper into the world of real estate, staying informed and adaptable will be key to achieving your financial goals.

Automates lodging tax returns based on your monthly transaction data Prepares, files, and remits lodging tax based on jurisdiction deadlines — for one location or thousands Allows quick access to your lodging and tax filing payment history

In playing with the numbers a bit, I'm seeing a trend of atleast 2% rent to price and (ideally) < 7% mortgage rate needed to achieve a decent cash on cash rate.

Additionally, do you have any other ideas or strategies that might help achieve his goals without incurring a tax liability?

I did not do a separate criminal background check as I trusted the info from Zillow (Big lesson learned never to trust the Zillow data again in life).

These platforms can show which amenities are most sought-after in my market, helping me make data-backed decisions.ROI can sometimes be intangible, but even amenities that don't immediately show a monetary return (like higher satisfaction) often lead to long-term benefits, such as more positive reviews and increased visibility on Airbnb’s algorithm 

For the mostly passive San Diego RE investor, you will need to be patient to achieve worthy return.