Access to water, electricity, etc is kind of non negotiable if you want access to most lenders. 

By using their ability to raise capital, I overcame financial hurdles and got access to great investments.Like any business, syndication came with challenges.

Hey Alex, I'm in MS, I have access to lenders within the ecosystem of the conglomerate that I operate within. 

Also concerning, I just looked at zillow post and the pictures are very grainy and unflattering, even though they should have access to the nicer photos (I have had these for years, see below)..I've also been getting lots of calls form companies wanting me to sell my house.

One of the key benefits of long distance investing is the ability to access markets with higher potential returns (particularly in the Midwest).

Quote from @Diana T.: I recently spoke to a realtor in the poconos, in particular regarding Masthope and he said obtaining a str permit is very hard now, if not impossible.

@Tidal Creek,You can use the 60-day rollover rule to access IRA funds for 60 days, but how are you going to pay it back if you use the proceeds to buy the land?

I use a bookkeeper in TX (likely the same lady that Chris was referring t) and QBO.

Easy access to NYC, Boston, and Toronto makes this region a logistics dream.

This route also provides access to capital to fund some larger purchases in the next 5 years (roof, HVAC, siding, windows on rental property and last projects on primary residence) in the form of a HELOC if we were to go the route of a first lien HELOC/All In One mortgage.