I have narrowed down my voyage down to a ~5 month backpacking trip through Southeast Asia and I have funds to cover my pilgrimage and transition back into the "real-world" with a decent cushion, but not enough to immediately purchase a home.The question I'm asking here is, if you were in my situation, would you purchase an investment property and get everything situated (finances, tenants, etc) BEFORE you travel, or travel first with the ultimate freedom (time), and focus on investing after the journey?

I am leaning towards the Midwest and the southeast.

I work as a full time Realtor in Southeast Michigan where rent ready investment property market is hot.

Try looking here: https://www.americanhomewarranties.us/AHS/Nebraska/O/Omaha.html and see if that helps answer any questions for you. 

(cc: @Jeremy Lamb, @Scott Dixon, @Rob Anderson, @Anthony Hornbeck)  My objective is trying to get a handle on south east Urbana.  

Outside condensing units and the southeast Texas heat don't mix well.Umm, wood fascia board is dumb.  

I'm looking at a 3bed 1 bath 1000sqft home in the Wanamaker area which is South east side of Indy.

It looks like you need to file a nonresident state tax return in Nebraska and New Mexico where you will report your rental income in these states.You will then file a resident state tax return in Philadelphia where you will report your worldwide income.

They are a large regional player in the Midwest and Southeast.

I though it looked interesting so I'm going to try it out.I own an advertising real estate website is Southeast Missouri.