Most of my customers in CA tend to buy their primary in Cali but build their investment portfolio outside the state.

I'll preface by stating I am a complete newbie to real estate, however I have followed BP for about 10 years now.Option #1: House hacking I am currently unemployed, but have a chunk of savings for a downpayment (roughly 50k) if I decide to go the route of house hacking.

The cities I narrowed down.ColumbusLouisianaAreas around DallasMcAllenWhile I initially thought about some of these out-of-state deals, I've realized that managing properties remotely can be challenging.

There was a label by front door stating the following “We found this property to be vacant and/or abandoned.

Each state can be a little different.

Our goal is to invest more outside of Florida, so we're open to general advice that will help us analyze other cities and states as well.Hey Dan, I'd connect with local real estate agents for market insights and check websites like NeighborhoodScout and GreatSchools.

The newer more renovated houses will continue to rise but I feel at some point mine will appear as an old dated house that somebody looks at and will want as a cheaper place to fix up and renovate.Other than this, I don't really enjoy the out-of-state investor aspect of relying on a property manager when this was always a hands on investment for me until I moved away.

Good luck and keep us posted own the out of state stuff.

Take advantage of the resources available on BiggerPockets, including articles, forums, and webinars.Balancing Life and InvestingBeing a mother and a wife while diving into real estate can be challenging, but it’s also incredibly rewarding.

If your property is in another state, a mortgage broker in your state is likely to have some options for you.