It may be inconvenient to appear to bid in GA, but also might eliminate some competition as places like FL and CA host online auctions where the accessibility is very easy. 

My wife is a Real Estate Agent in Texas and has full access to the MLS in Texas. 

Let them know that you're simply looking to avoid vacancy, and the more cooperation you receive from them, the higher the chances that someone will sign the lease and the showings will stop.

I also have access to my 401k which I have basically saved to use as the starting platform for my investing. 

I’m looking at Worcester because Multi-families are cheap compared to the rest of the state and I feel like it is a decent rental market due to the many colleges, universities, hospitals, and commuter access into Boston.

What are some of the biggest obstacles stopping you from doing your first deal or even you 10th deal? 

It should work fine, particularly if you have access to folks who need less space and lower rents...think students, medical interns, etc.

@Jim Cummings that's possible, but not all sold amounts get reported through to what is visible to those of us without realtor access. 

If it's somewhere else...you may have to take a more expensive course of action to treat the hazard. 2) Lead paint on Accessible/Mouthable surfaces. 

Let me know if I can help.The housing market here is super tight, but that doesn’t stop us from looking for deals.