I ended up selling all of them during covid because it was too much of a hassle to manage them (even though I had a property manager).I'm now thinking about getting back into the game but this time I'm more cautious and want to focus locally.Your # one priority should be finding a trustworthy property manager when investing out of state.

That will determine the type of properties and the price range you want to focus on.States that are popular these days: FL, GA, NC, TN, OH, TX, IN, AL+1@Vicki X  is giving great advice here.Finding a trustworthy PM is not emphasized enough. 

But to be frank, CA's trajectory is impossible to replicate as working remote has become more prevalent, companies more “decentralized”, and more people think about not just professions, but also lifestyles these days).Are you able to find trustworthy realtors/PMs or even service providers?

The top growing markets in the last 2 years are unlikely the most sound choices.).Are you able to find trustworthy realtors/PMs or even service providers?

All you need is a trust worthy team on the ground who you can rely on and you can invest from anywhere.

Folks think it's so easy to remote manage but that's not so easy unless you have trustworthy folks on the ground, and it's not easy to find them unless you're local. 

I'm also looking to flesh out my network of a trust-worthy handyman and plumber for sure.

No matter where you end up, make sure you have a trustworthy property manager with clear expectations.

Please reach out I would like to build some trustworthy relationships please?

@Travis WhiteWelcome to BP, Travis.I'm admittedly & unabashedly biased, but I recommend you hook up with an investor-friendly, Top Producing Realtor who'll share with you a LOT of hyper-local market knowledge, hook you up with funding sources, provide trustworthy vendors from every category, send you MLS-direct listings, show you properties, and more.I happen to know just the guy (check out my profile here & on Zillow)!