However, I am unsure on how to go about finding the proper handyman/maintenance guy/management team to help run any out-of-state investments I make.

There's plenty of information on how to find a good market with a quality property manager.

Do you plan on self-managing your properties?

The local property will give you practical management experience.You might do better buying a REIT if you are planning to buy single properties far from home.

Hi Karla from Montreal, Canada-You ask an interesting question.Should your first real estate investment be new construction, since you and your partner have construction management experience, or flipping an existing home as you originally thought you would?

Quote from @Martin Phinney: My wife and I are considering a move from the Seattle area to the Scottsdale area to be closer to her parents.

Hi Everyone, I own and self manage 2 of my own properties here in Western NC.

I am a landlord and self manage my units.  

Navigating these delays and organizational instability proved to be immensely challenging.In my own investigation, I discovered that Farraway SG emerged as the new entity managing the loans, with its LLC tracing back to Tel Aviv.

Every investor faces challenges, whether it's finding deals, securing funding, or managing rehabs.