The setup and ongoing fees will likely be higher but you'll be able to leverage the account to buy RE so it's a tradeoff like anything else.Happy researching!

Would love to hear form some Multi-Family owners/operators in these markets about pros/cons and specifically neighborhoods to avoid.My wife and I have been to Columbia SC many times and, while we have never been to Little Rock Arkansas, we plan on going in Late March! 

This has been ongoing since August.

As Columbus cements its reputation as a tech hub, the ongoing and planned investments by major tech firms are likely to ensure long-term growth in the local real estate market.

BP serves as an excellent platform for networking and ongoing education.

Things just require more ongoing expenses percentage wise out of state because you have to pay people to do everything for you and you will have a longer time building relationships with vendors even when getting decent referrals. 

While the tenant is applying to have arrears paid, have the tenant apply for on-going monthly rental assistance.

IF you plan on going back someday, and this is the home you want to move back to, then renting it would be a good idea as long as you estimate that it will cover itself, or preferably, cash flow, which it appears that yours will at @ $2K or so per month (after expenses). 

We meet monthly and have ongoing training on real deals we actually close monthly. 

But if you’re set on going out of state, I’d recommend checking out Detroit.I’ve been investing there since 2019 and currently hold 12 doors.