Especially as you two plan to start your lives together, you’ll likely want that extra privacy.

They are coming to your property if you allow them or not (you cannot forbid service animals) Consider the facts: https://www.dogster.com/statistics/pet-travel-statistics-tre....Top 12 Pet Travel Statistics78% of American pet owners travel with their pets each year.54% of cat and dog owners plan to travel with their pet.58% of people would prefer to travel with their pet over a friend or family member.52% of travelers base their travel plans on accommodating pets.About 75% of luxury, mid-scale, and economy hotels allow pets.In 2019, a total of 404,556 animals were transported by airline.Nearly 64% of travelers prefer to travel with pets by car.42.9% of people look for a destination with hiking and fresh air for pet travel.Dogs make up 58% of the pets traveling around the world.37% of owners take shorter vacations because of their pets.10% of travelers have hidden their dogs to travel.27% of dog owners go the extra mile for their pets.

Or add an extra garage.  

.: I live near Nice France half the year.

So you can understand why I was blown away to see prices half that or less with rents 1500-1800 in Duluth.

It would also have to be put up and taken down between each tenant and I don't know how responsive your PM will be to this extra work. 

Redesigned a bathroom and kitchen with all new interior. added a new half bathroom.  

Question that the “believers” don’t ask is “how much could I earn on the extra money I’m spending to pay down the loan faster?  

Your target metros make sense, and direct flights are a convenience, but if Columbus or Huntsville offer better returns, they’re worth considering despite the extra travel.For OOS investing, a property manager is highly recommended, especially for a first-time investor.

It’s awesome that you want to use your downtime to learn more about the industry and make some extra income as a VA.