Figure out how you want to handle you investing and what role real estate plays in that. 

Managing a property hours away can be challenging if any issues arise, but having a third-party property management company could help handle those situations and make things more manageable.I think you are in the right place to gain some insight on what would make you successful. 

Whatever you do, leverage smartly—DSCR loans can help you buy more without draining your cash, and depreciation will handle your tax burden for 2024.

And always have reserves to handle any unexpected issues.

Successful BRRRRs are challenging enough to do local to you.  

@Deirdre Lizio see a lot of competiting PMCs start with a pledge of doing it better than "what's out there".Always interesting to revisit them 3-5 years later - after they've experienced the reality of challenging tenants AND owners.Look no further than Evernest: they started out with flat fee management at $99/month and promises of better & fairer service & pricing.Now they're at 10%, capped at $199/month - wonder what changed?

I'd level up with a BRRRR, live-in flip, or house-hack before jumping into a challenging renovation.

9) How are showing requests handled?

Instead, focus on learning their plans, challenges, and openness to selling.5.

The law firm handling tax foreclosures for the county put the tennis court lot up for auction.