Whether or not the toy company relocates, I’d still rather invest in Pawtucket over Woonsocket given its proximity to downtown Providence and Boston and soon-to-be built commuter rail station. 

I like the C Springs market too but I wouldn’t want to commute from down there into Denver. 

We don't work in Texas, but in NJ, PA, NY, and states we do work in we see the same factors affecting insurance pricing as noted by James Call.Home value, type of construction, year built, distance to a fire hydrant, distance to a fire department, locale, owner's credit, owner's claims history - these and many other factors have an effect on insurance pricing.

I'm not a fan but I grew up walking distance from the stadium so I know what you've been through.I'm in Queens as well and I have an office in Astoria so I'd be happy to link up and talk strategy.

If my long-term goal is to grow a large portfolio of long-distance rental properties, should I skip learning to manage my first few properties myself and instead learn to manage property managers right away?

I factored in things like distance to town, was it lake front, did it have a dock, size and on and on.

The distance over one hour drive is too far. 

I’d like to become an investor and am looking to partner, but am not accredited.Search for an apartment association in your local market or within driving distance.

I would attend a zoom meeting but would also be up for a socially distanced meet up somewhere outside.

Unless your day job changed since you closed on your new loan, and that day job is quite a distance away, then this isn't going to work.