Aaron,If you need anything from a local agent in Memphis before you move down, I’d be happy to help.Sincerely,Scott Gresham

Now that we’re back stateside, I’ve begun this boots-on-the-ground service in our local area.

As long as you're able to partner with a local manager you can trust, such as @Gabe Chase and @KiKi Wood, I would highly recommend investing here!

Used to live in MO, too.Are you all working with a local agent to find the properties, or are you typically picking them up on market? 

We have an LLC registered but haven't had much activity in it, so I was always thinking of starting a small-scale Real Estate Consulting where we could offer the afore-mentioned services for a minimal fee.

Assuming  this revenue ruling still stands, it mirrors the SC situation nicely, meaning it would support your acquisition date of the real property not starting until you have taken possession.I think this would be highly dependent on the terms of the local jurisdiction as well, so what might be correct in one jurisdiction, could be completely wrong in another depending on the rights acquired related to the property.But happy to be pointed where I am wrong!

I would find someone local who is involved in real estate or management who wants a side job.

Rather than asking non potential customers in here you can get a better result from potential customers, As well as tour of the competition.While you are there, maybe take some pics, and make a written record of rental rates and what features they have for that price.In a nutshell, become an expert on this specific investment in your local area and neighborhood, in order to try to reduce the risk of just guessing.Good Luck! 

Also having the local market knowledge of areas that are up and coming, where to stay away from, and any other improvements is helpful.

The locks and keypads have been very reliable overall, with the batteries in each lock lasting about 4 months with pretty active use, and handling some pretty extreme cold weather.