Not necessarily a far distance away but in neighboring smaller communities. 

I would also recommend getting Greene’s book long distance investing because he hits on this as well. 

This metric was the liveability and affordability metric which I cant define very objectively as median income, family friendliness of a suburb, affordability, shopping & schools and distance to major business centres comes into play.

Yes, I'm currently looking to find a property that may require some upgrades to add value and near lines for commuter to NYC. 

North Texas is exploding and Durant is commuter distance for it.

It may cost you a few hundred, and if it goes the full distance maybe up to 2 or 3k.Don't let this go on any longer, get an eviction attorney now!

The education and health services sector alone added 23,800 jobs in the past year, reflecting a significant expansion in these industries, particularly in healthcare and social assistance​.Proximity to Major Employment Centers: Greater Heights offers convenient access to key employment hubs such as downtown Houston and the Galleria area, which are major attractors for residents due to the short commute and abundant job opportunities​.Education: Nearby institutions like University of Houston and Rice University contribute to the area's appeal.Infrastructure Projects: Ongoing developments like the East Blocks Redevelopment and BioHub II at Generation Park enhance local amenities and attractiveness.Investment InsightsGreater Heights Rental Market Trends:Single-Family House Rentals:Median Rent: $1,350 for 1 bedroom, $2,695 for 2 bedrooms, $3,250 for 3 bedrooms, and $6,100 for 4+ bedrooms​​.Stability in rent prices with modest YoY increases: 2 bedroom rents increased by $195, and 3 bedroom rents by $250​​.Median Sold Price YoY ComparisonApartment Rentals:1 bedroom apartments saw a YoY increase of $305, 2 bedroom apartments by $667, indicating strong demand for these unit types​​.Available Rentals:High availability of both house and apartment rentals, indicating a robust market that can support new rental investments​​.Sales Market Trends:Median Sale Prices:Significant appreciation in home values, particularly in 1-bedroom homes, which saw a 190.7% increase from $215K to $625K​​.Other bedroom counts also showed positive appreciation, e.g., 2 bedrooms (5.3%), 3 bedrooms (6.5%), 4 bedrooms (17.4%)​​.Market Activity:Increased number of homes for sale and sold, suggesting a dynamic and active real estate market.

Just like @Harrison Colunga mentioned above Riverside and San Bernardino counties may have some good deals and if you're willing to commute a little bit, this may help out. 

We seem to be returning to the “Drive until you qualify” days, where homebuyers are forced to move further out to find affordable housing.For someone who works in Marlborough and only commutes a couple of times a week, buying a multifamily home in Worcester might seem like a smart investment.

That's not the same Are you telling us you personally manage 100 properties from a distance?