Interest rates are low and the are is projected to remain stable over the next 10+ years, so I feel confident in always having a good tenant to rent to.

This'll save me 2 hours a week in travel time).

@Kyle Mccaw that's awesome - I'm currently in Fort Worth now and have been doing some research and looking into neighborhoods, etc. for my first investment property...starting to realize strategies such as what you did above (Facebook posts, distressed properties) could be a good way to find a deal in todays market.Thanks for the confidence boost.A couple questions: you said 130K was invested in rehab.

Live in Elizabeth NJ, willing to travel.

Surprising how many people are coming to NE for various travel. 

I may not need to travel to the business address except for possible mail (if needed). 

Another thing to consider is making the extra room available as a short-term rental (Air BNB, or for travel nurses).Duplex/triplex is nice because there are usually separate entrances and more privacy.

I’m confident value can be increased, but not totally confident in operations/management.Anyone else doing out of state storage and have any advice of important items to do/not so?

I rearranged the closing for this FridayThis week the broker is saying the settlement statement will be sent to the title company by Friday, I'm not so confident it's already Wednesday and still not settlement statement.I've closed on four other cash out refinances with out any issue, what I am not understanding and why is this statement missing? 

I'd love to network with some fellow rookies and hop on a Zoom call once or twice a week to work through some random houses on the MLS (I'd provide link and virtual drinks lol) to build our confidence and knowledge base.Afterwards would love to connect with an experienced investor to quickly gloss over a few to see if we've headed in right place, (this might require real drinks if in Houston!