Real estate tax returns are usually too complicated for new investors. 

You're more likely to see a more basic sort of backsplash in a cheaper house and a more complicated sort of backplash in a more expensive house.

It wouldn't be a complicated process to get setup as an independent broker, but that's something I would need to think over. 

It's complicated...interest rates, inventory, labor/materials costs, general economic conditions...they all drive housing prices. 

It's not really that complicated to buy out of state.

Now, regarding investing in properties out-of-state is a complicated topic.

My taxes are starting to get complicated and I am super happy to be working with @Steven Hamilton II.Just to clarify are you looking for an investment property or would you consider doing a house hack? 

You’ve got a lot to wrap your head around but none of it is very complicated-you just have to learn enough to get started, you’ll learn a ton doing your first deal.

Am I overlooking possible complications?

Don't know why this is so complicated.