I initially was excited with the thought of OOS investing in this region due to relatively low cost acquisition, better CAP rate & NOI, and better cash flow.

As far as mail, it seems reliability must vary by region.

Also remember, barring a unique situation with your property, someone will always rent it if the price is low enough, so do your homework on what the expected rent will be and get it at a price that allows you to pay your mortgage and other cost even if you end up having to rent it for a little less than the market rate.

I'd use the agent finder tool if you need to find an agent in the areas you are targeting.Additionally, you see if there are any local Facebook groups that are specific to the regions your are investing in.  

My property is doing well but it is one of the more unique stays in the high desert.

If you go on airbnb and search Orlando or Kissimmee you will find some pretty unique places.

Most investors have no understanding of how or why this unique housing niche works the way it does.

This is particularly true for tourism-dependent STRs (tourism-dependent markets tend to get hit hardest in recession, because recreational travel is often the first thing people cut from their budget in a tough economy).To make things even more complicated, Air Bnb recently changed their platform significantly to focus on A+ top-end, highly unique properties (think: luxury waterfront treehouses).

North Carolina, Texas, Florida are amazing places to invest but if you have no network in those regions and you’re 800 miles away, it’s going to be extra difficult to break into that level of competition.My personal opinion?

The region is bordered by the Everglades to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, thus limiting future development opportunities,” says Kristine Smale, senior vice president, Zonda Advisory.