All general expenses (marketing, driving, technology etc.) are deductible in 2017.That is assuming you will flip it, as opposed to keep it as a rental.

Technology advancements such as email, phone calls, skype has enabled communication with a remote CPA to be seamless.

Also, watch out for fees you may not even think about (because they don't occur in a "normal" transaction) like Hubzu's "Technology Fee" which can be sizable.

Standup comedy, football, scifi, video games, hiking and astronomy are some of my favorite things; I also dabble a little in diy handy man space, everything from home repairs and improvement to automotive repairs and anything technology related. 

With a new technology it is easier to access data.

That being said, you can overcome some of the challenges of distance with technology, such as if you receive video (or photos) along with maintenance requests from your out-of-state tenants, allowing you to keep some visual on your property from a distance.If you are comfortable with distance, there is a price-to-rent ratio that may come in handy for you and end some of the analysis paralysis.

Just wondering but how much smart home technology have you added to your locations like video doorbell, smart lock or smart thermostat?

I have a background in banking, development, technology, and public speaking.

Now day with technology everything is possible, I had 3 properties 4 hours away from me for 5 years and I didn’t have any problem.

Seems the more technology advances the further behind we get.Wires are nice though ... hmmm, I don't know.