Having good schools played huge part in the properties we purchased.  

Maybe play dumb a little "I don't know if I'm in the right place..."

Factors like real estate trends, property taxes, and competition also play a role.

BRRR'ing is a great strategy to build equity but it's a riskier play and time intensive if you're trying to do it out of state.

Sometimes having someone play devil's advocate is also useful.

Just play roulette and bet it all on black bro.

As for the owner portal, it works but I really haven't played with it too much from an owner's standpoint, so I'm not as familiar with what all it does and doesn't provide as I should be.

This gives you the benefits of ownership without the hassles of “landlording” or playing general contractor—in my opinion, it’s a more feasible arrangement if you’re looking to live in one state and own in another.The initial outlay can be pretty reasonable as well.

House may continue to appreciate.Cons: Not sure how the revenue plays against social security, Medicare & taxes.

Continuous evaluation of market trends also played a key role in setting the optimal sale price.