Investing in real estate out of state can be a profitable venture, but it requires careful planning and execution to minimize risks and maximize returns.

Just to have a surveyor add a driveway and its spot shots to a site plan is taking over 3 weeks. 

Turno is a great option, also try checking local fb groups specific to that market. 

@Rodrigo Barreiro PujolYour plan to house hack in Austin with a $25k initial investment is a solid start.

I am not completely positive where you plan on investing in New Jersey, but here is my thoughts. 

How are you planning to finance the purchase? 

If you treat them like a retirement plan instead of immediate income you lead in to the “your ira doesn’t cashflow and yet you invest in it argument.”

Hey everyone, I am learning to get into RE investment field, my plan is taking out equity of first primary house to buy another one for rent (single or multi family).

Why would someone give you any money and more so, why would you take someone you know's money when you have no experience, no game plan, and a misplaced idea to buy distressed which is the hardest thing to buy and salvage for new investors?

Also any advice on specific location to look for and to avoid?