@Jessica Uresti construction is NOT a linear process and rarely goes as planned!

I'll fight again and learn it by this huge mistake

For example, the city of Palm Springs has a hard-limit on the number of STR rental permits it allows (and it has a huge "wait list").

You can do it yourself; the process isn't terribly complicated and doesn't require much technical skill, but it is a lot of physical labor, and you'll probably want to get friends to help.

Here are some simpler tips to make your process smoother and less stressful:Make a Rule Book: Make sure you screen everyone the same way.

If you can find a good team while you're there, and you know you can complete the renovation or flipping process while you're there, I would say go for it.

Still in process.

However, I'm still open to choosing Columbus Ohio if it's a better investment than the Philadelphia area.My priorities are:- Landlord friendliness (I don't want to get stuck in a location where its hard to get uncooperative tenants out of a property)- Friendlier Short Term Rental laws (AirBNB, etc) - Ideally lower property taxes (Not a huge concern if there isn't a big difference between the two)- Better cash flow (If the different purchase price to cash flow is substantial, I'd want the better cash flowing area)Which between these two regions would you recommend?

It's all out of your control, and even though it's entirely passively managed it's a huge headache.It's costs sometimes a lot more to get out of it, then you would think too.

It would be a huge waste of time going to the sheriff auction  just to find out the property isnt even being auctioned.