It's a good one, but you probably need something a bit more robust if you're self-managing internationally.It can absolutely be done, we work with a lot of landlords located outside the US that self-manage with Innago, for example.I think there are two keys to making it successful:Find software that offers all in one tenant management features (signing documents digitally, collecting rent online, tracking communication, maintenance, automating reminders, etc.)Get connected with someone local to handle boots on the ground activitySometimes you need someone to perform maintenance or even do a showing.

Second would be to get a contractor in there to get you some estimates of what it would cost to convert to a functionally unit - he might even know if it is allowable if he is local.

For us personally I have to decline these opportunities because our work pool is pretty robust so there is no need to take on the traveling as well as the limited logistics further up that way.I believe the shortage may be do to COVID hitting and many people from NYC purchasing all throughout the Tristate.

My attendance at family functions improved when I lived on the west coast and searched for investment properties.

Keep in mind my intentions to scale later into a more robust network of rentals.

Person skills   Sales skills  communication skills  these can manifest into being a top agent where one can make very robust income.2.

If the photo safety eyes are working then the primary function of garage safety is being pursued, which is safety to the individual. 

-Costco, retailers and distributors aren’t taking advantage of distressed sellers....they serve a function in logistics, distributing and getting products from manufacturers to where consumers can buy them and they have to do it in an efficient and cost effective to remain competitive-over 90% of wholesalers will never make a living doing it, so there is no jealousy/envy factor 

I am in the process of purchasing a property that is legally a 2 unit but functions and is listed like a  3 unit.

As to the goal of paying off properties vs using debt, I think this is a function of your age and risk tolerance.