Our HOA/complex manager has saved my butt more than once when a guest has locked themselves out of the unit and I'm across town or whatever.

They’re familiar with the towns, businesses, and, in some cases, even the commercial tenants, which can work in your favor.

For example: A small town has a large employer close down.

With a natural in and use owner occupied housing, you could likely end up with 1-2 houses a year (each in a new city).The other option is when your baseball career is over, you will most likely end up back in your home town, so you could start the brrrr process there with maybe your parents checking in on the work the contractors and property managers are doing.Best of luck.

As you may know, NC is big into agriculture and therefore have many immigrants working in the fields who need a place to live, especially in the summers.  

This is expensive but you'll have a place to work and meet with people when you're in town that matches your online presence.

Whether you are a wholesaler or a realtor, it is your responsibility, especially for out of town buyers who cannot see the property in person and in these situations where you are not allowing inspections, to be very clear, thorough, honest, and forthcoming in your communications.

For example, many of the nicer ski towns around Colorado require first month, last month, plus the security deposit upon move-in which can easily amount to $7k+.

We spent weeks in different towns to be with her while she was having, and recovering from surgery.

For example we had a group coming to stay for a wedding but after booking realized that it was almost 40 miles downlake from town.