As a person who has lived in NC & SC and Phoenix, I would highly suggest AZ.

I remember some of my staff trying to rent rooms and they would get 70 applications and interview potential roommates in person to see if it was a good fit.

Here are some Key Takeaways for You to Turn Your Multifamily Real Estate Dreams Into Reality:➡️Define personal goals.

I personally use Quickbooks online and have a virtual (remote/nonlocal) bookkeeper.

If @Drew Sygit doesn't have a local person for you, I have CFO clients in KC, MO that have used this firm: https://propertyvaluationservices.net/services/protest-taxes...

Being a normal person and giving someone a heads up has not bit me, yet.In addition to what the law requires, I always shoot the tenant a heads up either via text, call, or email.If they are mostly responding to email, then shoot them an email.Emojis and gifs work wonders in today's day in age.

I had no idea what Ayn Rand was writing about was a REAL person: Frank Lloyd Wright.

Remember there are income limits, contribution limits and other personal factors to consider.

Instead of being discouraged by a property that doesn’t quite meet your needs, why not see it as a chance to personalize and add value right from the start?

It’s one of the few places where you can still buy affordable properties, get strong cash flow, and see appreciation in the right areas.I personally built a 12-door portfolio there, and while it wasn’t easy, the market fundamentals are strong—affordable entry prices, high rental demand, and a city that’s been seeing steady growth.