It’s not that it can’t happen you do have to have a daily presence there somehow either yourself or someone you trust that know the area and ways in which things work.

2020 Goals:- Buy first property with an owner occupied loan- Rent out extra rooms to good, qualified renters- Build presence on bigger pockets, and in real estate as a whole- Explore opportunities for private lending for additional rental or flip!

Flush all the toilets.Check all the outlets and make sure the plugs stay in and that the outlets are functional (note any switched outlets)Test the smoke detectorsReplace batteries in digital thermostatsMake sure all light fixtures are working (we replace bulbs with leds).Make sure there are thresholds and not rough flooring edges.Make sure the HVAC system is functional.At your move-in walk through: show your tenant where the breaker box is and how to reset a tripped breaker.If you have old triple track or double track storms, show the tenants how to operate them.Show tenants how to relight the stove pilot light.Test the smoke detector in the tenants presence and show them how to replace battery if not a sealed unit.Show the tenant how to operate the thermostat.Remind the tenant to use the bath fan or to open the bath vent window.

Or even just be more presence in every day?

Not only is a good way to connect with people and building a presence in the community, but it allows you to reinforce information you've learned. 

They still have a presence of ~3000 employee.

Some criteria that has served me well in the search:Multiple major employers in regionEstablished presence of rentals (means the general population is already conditioned to the renter mindset)Either property values too high for a single family to afford or a general population with salary too low to afford to buy.In starting up I was targeting duplexes that were structurally sound (foundation, framing, siding, roofing, interior walls, electrical) with solid furnace and water heaters in place.

Client should also contact their insurer (prior to close)to inquire whether the presence of this wiring affects home insurancecoverage.Electrical 24 The majority of the electric has been updated, when spot checked ittested correctly with a ground indicator present.

All of this is aside from the historical significance of the city, the presence of things like the NYSE and financial industry, etc.

So far, I've looked at population growth via census info, along with size of city (medium to large), level of education/schools nearby, and companies that have a presence in those cities.