I am usually a fan of investing closer to where you live, but if your area is expensive, undesirable or has bad regulatory environment, I can see looking at another state. 

They're less likely to bring up maintenance issues and ask for repairs or concessions.I'm not a fan of the "6 month" clause, but otherwise this is legit and in your favor.

Im a big fan of calling 10 lenders and asking what their rate is and what their costs are, you can find the best rate this way.

Purchasing from Roofstock or Rent to Retirement (not a fan, but an option).

Liquidate my 401(k)Not a big fan of this, since I put that money aside for a reason and theres no undo.

However, since I have implemented procedures and hired/managed a team the calls were made, text/emails answered, and CRM updated.This is why I am a big fan of the motto "working on your business instead of in your business".

It’s a shame because I used to be a big fan of the service.

I am more of a fan of Columbus, Ohio due to the increasing job and population growth.

Not a big fan of studios due to turnover reasons, however.3.

I was a fan of the Foreclosure Investing for Dummies, although it's a little outdated now (I think it was published in the mid 2000s).If you're getting into rental investing, a must read is What Every Real Estate Investor Needs To Know About Cash Flow by Frank Gallinelli.