Not done it personally but I've helped investors do it.Keep in mind that most programs will require you to have cash reserves to do it.

Our stock/bond portfolio is currently at around 30X expenses, plus we own our primary home with $200k outstanding on a low-rate mortgage.

LTRs typically offer more stability and consistent income, while STRs can yield higher returns but require more management.

You read the current minimum size for a buildable lot in the code requirements outside urban areas, specially when septic is involved, and these lots simply don’t pass.

Usually we see fans last at least seven years before "drooping" blades or other issues require replacement of the entire unit.

https://www.zillowstatic.com/bedrock/app/uploads/sites/42/20...https://s3.lightboxcdn.com/vendors/2f364418-7ee6-4cc6-9d34-6...Here are the states that "require" move in checklists https://eforms.com/rental/move-in-move-out-inspection-checkl...

Mobiles are expensive to move.

The contractor is required to provide a 1 year warranty on labor and materials but replacement contractors are difficult to find because they have to warranty all the work ... even from the OG contractor. 

This would be the most expensive and complicated option and I would not recommend it unless the other options are not possibleIf you have any questions on the above or would like to know what carriers we use in NY please PM me.

While selling in Rochester and investing in states closer to Chicago would still require finding a reliable PM and likely making improvements, the advantage is that these new investments would be in a market that I can occasionally drive to.