@Bonnie Low  How does baselane handle credit card transactions?

If you do choose to invest out of state, the best advice I could give you based on what I have observed running a local real estate group here for over a decade is build your own team.

Choose the Right LocationProximity to Campus: Prioritize properties within walking or biking distance to minimize transportation costs.Safety and Security: Research neighborhood crime rates and local security measures.Access to Amenities: Look for nearby grocery stores, healthcare facilities, and entertainment options.3.

If I were a decent renter shopping in that neighborhood, I would choose that brick building over yours every time. 

The median home price is also very low nationwide which creates a low barrier to entry.

.- I've also heard of people choosing a market because the team they could put together in that market was the best team they found

They use leverage in some of their funds, which can increase returns, especially if they have a low cost of capital (but potentially increase risk and trigger UBIT issues).

@Tatum Littleton, I appreciate your welcome and reassurance that we are choosing a good starting place. 

Everyone has been spoiled by the last 10+ years of low property values with high rents and low interest rates.- Just ask any investor doing deals prior to 2008 Real Estate Crash!

If someone would choose a new, small 2/1 for 250K or a 3/1 1950s build for 250K they would choose the bigger one all day long.