Does anyone have recent experience in markets in any of these states they can share?

The out-of-state one is easier.

Never lend out of state.

My recommendation is to see if you can work for a company in real estate or wholesaling that way you get training and education while getting paid 

I own a property management company in WA, including Yakima.Here’s a rough breakdown of costs:- Management: 15-30% of revenue- Cleaning: $100-$200 per turnover- Utilities: $150-$300/month- Maintenance: 5-10% of revenue- Insurance: $1,500-$3,000/yearTools like AirDNA or Mashvisor can give you a solid idea of income and occupancy.

One of the questions is: how many rental property does he own in the area.I got my real license in 2020 and still work with out of state realtors all the time.

Set a utility usage cap that is stated and agreed to in your lease agreement.

Insurance was a huge challenge, but BiBerk (a Berkshire Hathaway company) was willing to write a policy for us. 

I live in California and invest in multiple states, if that matters.

All this is stuff other wholesalers and off market companies invest in to find deals (like me).WORK ETHIC: be honest with yourself...how willing are you to go down this road?