Using the equity I built up in that property I got a HELOC and started investing remotely out of state.

Quote from @Pravit Jarriyapurttipong: Hello,I live in Queens New York but I want to invest in Buffalo New York.Which town should be easier to manage?

I am a first-time investor, I'm looking to buy a duplex in a smaller town in Utah, the town's population is around 8.2k.

You should see if there are any local real estate meetups going on while you're in town.

Does it look like a modern-ish apartment with breezeways and internal stairs, or is it built like a roadside motel with long walk ways along the front.  

No state income tax.3. property tax's some of the lowest in the country.4. quality of construction most homes are built with stucco and tile roofs and desert landscape compared to much of the mid west rust belt were its very common to be looking at houses that are 50 to 100 plus years old. and yards grow fast  snow sleet ice all take more wear and tear on your units.we do a lot in most of the mid west rust belt states. the prime motivation is price point and rent to price ratio for those aspects they are the best.

We continue to look near our existing properties for new investment opportunities and to use the equity we've built up.

Once you’ve built some confidence and systems, you can start exploring additional markets.I personally focus on 2 markets that are about 20 mile radius.Make sure the market(s) you choose align with your investing goals, whether that’s cash flow, appreciation, or both.

Unless new companies move into town and create replacement jobs, all that will remain are lower-paying service sector jobs.

In terms of STR it seems that in the really strong markets (Lisbon, Porto, old town Ericeira) it is difficult to get the AL licencing.