I believe they over STR insurance in every state.

Refer to the article see if it an enjoyment like time share or a true investment.

A lot of CA investors go out of state to start because it's more cost effective and lower price points, look into markets like Detroit, Kansas City, St.

In Texas is a big deal.Homestead has other benefits but those depends on the state too.

If he makes the pit smaller and install the new pump, then he would guarantee it for one year.This property is in mid-west and I am out of state, so I can't really do it myself.What I am not sure is even if we make the pit smaller per his quote below: Would that solve the failure of the ejector pump?

There is little to no information about tax deeds in USA, and I don't really know where to start, like what state to choose and where to find information about currently available properties for sale AT LEAST in the whole state.

@Andrew Steffens  That's interesting about spring training - we have that in Lakeland with my home state Detroit Tigers, but I don't think that really has much of an impact on us. 

In Pittsburgh, the price for public transportation is 3% below the state average with bus tickets to get almost anywhere in the city being only around $3 and the monthly pass being just under $100.

Living in MA and looking to invest in MA or out of state . 

Are you planning to invest locally in Texas or are you open to investing out-of-state?