This gives you a better opportunity to do STR or MTR and not bother yourself or the LTR tenant with more people coming in an out.3.

On most any day you could find people walking dogs, or children playing in the area.

I get a lot of requests for people who want to hold a wedding at our houses.

Also, why do you think so many people are advised to get an LLC when starting in RE investing? 

Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.

I suggest you start out by meeting like minded people and here is a link to a local meetup in the OC: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1225233-ocre...Good Investing...

That's pretty vague for people to help you.

There are some great meet ups in your area I'm sure and a lot of people at those meet ups are more than happy to chat and give ideas and answer questions.

Heating costs go up in winter, as does electricity due to the reduced natural light and more people indoors.

Most people selling properties are not professional investors.