.), could help you cash-flow while you build equity - best of both worlds.Lastly, targeting properties that have been on the market 30+ days could be a good start.

Additionally, you want to start building your "Core 4": agent, GC, lender, and PM. 

Depreciate 75% of the building value (excluding land) over 27.5 years for significant tax savings.

these investors were all chasing easy OOS cash flow:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1010977-12-00...if you're serious on investing in an OOS market i'd pick one, get to know it, go to it in person, and build a team, and then determine what would you need to do to get a good return in that market. 

I am wanting to build passive income How did you finance this deal?

You’re on the right track—build awareness of costs where it directly impacts their role, but don’t overcomplicate the program with factors they can’t control.

I’m trying to diversify some and build my Retirement Accounts with some stocks.

Bigger Pockets is a great place to learn and connect with fellow investors.If you’re looking to invest long distance, I definitely recommend building your core-4 team.

I had to drop a rental by about 10% and an apartment building I'm invested in that we were helping to lease up we had to drop 25%.

There is a lot to learn about with these buildings and areas.