I've lived in Alaska, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, and California(current residence), and analyzing deals in my "back yard" at each location usually ends with me paying out of pocket to own a rental. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence other investment.

Typically, we set up entities in the state in which the property resides.

When I return to the country after my Au Pair contract ends, I hope to live in the property as my primary residence and house-hack as well.I understand that investing remotely makes things more challenging, but I am also ready to be uncomfortable and challenge myself in this journey as I know it is 100% possible.

@Leeling ChewAbsolutely, you should background check every adult (18 or older) who will reside in the property.

Quote from @Charles Perkins: Quote from @Natalie Kolodij: Quote from @Charles Perkins: I have an attached ADU unit in my personal residence as well as a business office/ business storage area in my home. 

@Bobby Short Depending on the equity you have on your primary residence you might be able to find a lender to finance the property in CR with your primary residence as collateral.

Holding a piece of real estate over time that a resident provides every dollar you will need to cover the holding, maintenance costs, and financing costs, all while it goes up in value, is the same with a property marketed "turnkey" as it is with any piece of real estate. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

I worked with a travel nurse who does shift work and 5 lenders said that they couldn’t finance her primary residence purchase and I ended up making it happen for her.