There are also plenty of banks that will have no fee business accounts which is my top choice.

@Patricia Steiner, that's sound advice for @Ryan Tall, or any investor... if you invest out of town, you should really enjoy/need to be there.

They have the choice as well to pursue their path.

Similarly, when you sell, the only potential buyers will be other investors so it might only that easy to sell.However, if you want to be by the beach and have all inclusive services, you have no other choice than that kind of deal.

., but if it's not possible I may have no choice but to find another market in the South or Midwest...Marissa

Not sure where @Ryan Kelly is looking.

Hey @Diego MendezuReal estate investing is a great choice and when done right it can be very fun and rewarding.I'm a real estate agent and an investor from Alpharetta, working in Atlanta area and I'll be happy to help out, meet, or just have a chat.

@Ryan Blake's answer is pretty on point and thorough.

@Ryan Xu thank you!

If you can not convince yourself why "this" method is better for you to do than "that" method you are simply winging it.So answer that question if you would, and lets see if your choices are sound ones!