I do always recommend going with a property management company because I'm sure you definitely do not want to take 2AM calls from tenants about clogged toilets! 

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It sure isn’t easy, but it’s definitely worth it once you make it there.

We did have some work done on the house to ready it for rent and had the signed agreement in December so it was definitely in service.

It definitely won’t hurt our local market.

However, the 0% interest only lasts for about 12-15 months but definitely more than enough time to complete the brrrr cycle twice or maybe three times in your case since you're a contractor as well!

Columbus, OH has plenty of development happening that have been bringing in workers from all over the U.S. and with a great inventory of A+ homes in the 400k range, it's definitely worth a look. 

•Mix of Strategies – While it’s known for cash flow, Detroit also has neighborhoods where long-term appreciation is playing out.It’s not a perfect market (no market is), but it definitely deserves a look if you’re open to expanding your list.

@Gil CanfuWith a $300k price range, you're definitely in a good position to find some solid investment opportunities in the North Texas market.

So I would definitely not write that area off.