It does appear that we need more information about actual ability to pay the rent but in reading between the lines it appears that there will be two more adults living in the property, so we have more information to gather.

I have read the BP book on long distance real estate investing, and I even contemplated buying my first house in a different state, but we ended up buying a primary place of residence here.It would be great to talk to some people who also live abroad and hear how they got started, where to start (choosing a state while avoiding state taxes, what resources to use, if they visit the area they are investing in first, etc.).

If you have any further questions or would like more details about my experience, please feel free to reach out.Thank you for reading, and I hope my story helps others make informed decisions.Best regards,Matt

A $1,000/month fee must prove ROI upfront.Their Position: They are selling access to old leads (potentially recycled) and a buyers list (which you can get for free or through networking).Frame to Maintain Control:Oren Klaff "Pitch Anything Book" Great Read!"

I read Brian’s book and still learned more than a few things.  

Here are some tips that could potentially assist you along your path: Continue learning more by delving into books you enjoy reading and exploring podcasts and online courses related to real estate investment topics to expand your knowledge further!

I've read that you can exclude paying capital gains on the sale of a rental property if you occupy it for two of the previous five years of ownership; does anyone have any experience with this?

(I've read the First Time Home Buyers guide, so I have a good sense of the basic steps in the process!)

Quote from @Brittany Kelly: I keep reading mixed answers about buying homes at auction.

1) I think it’s “funny” that not one news article I ever read for the last 5 years had headlines like “Housing at historical record lows!