I am Texas based so may answers will skew more towards my region but I would leave to hear what are some other areas you may be paying attention to that isn't as popular as some of the main stays (Smokies, Joshua Tree, etc)Mine right now are 1.

2) Owners NEVER take into account the time required to:- Evaluate & select materials- Order materials- Pick up materials- Coordinate access with tenant- Dispose of waste- Scan and process receipts2) According to Angie's List, labor cost can be $250 to $700https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-microwave-instal... 

Dave cool article but there  are other benefits like ability to get Loans based on the STR etc which you can use to scale up.

Platforms like CINC (Commissions Inc) and BoomTown are popular among realtors for managing lead generation and tracking and often support custom single-property pages too.

Building your core-4 will also be fundamental to investing out-of-state, I'd recommend reading this article by David Greene: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...The Midwest markets present some good opportunities for investors with cheaper price points, lower taxes and a lot of them being landlord-friendly as well.

Hi all, I was getting excited and learning about RE investing , but came across this article which scared me a bit as far as liability and actually building wealth with investing.

That’s a pretty jam up article. 

Spend some time visiting podcasts, articles, websites they've been on.

The state’s popularity among snowbirds (temporary winter residents) helps support demand in the colder months, allowing for a more stable real estate cycle than in states with harsher winters.Phoenix, for instance, has one of the fastest-growing housing markets in the country, with consistent demand for both primary and secondary residences.

I’ll look further into the “subject to” approach and review the article you shared to better understand the potential risks and strategies.Gaining a seller’s confidence is definitely something I’ll keep in mind if I pursue this route.