The goal was to move towards a more controlled and predictable environment with higher-quality tenants.New Construction Properties:Pros:- Modern designs and updated amenities- Higher property appreciation potential- Lower initial maintenance and repair costsCons:- Higher purchase price compared to existing properties- Limited availability in certain areas- Potential delays in construction or completionExisting Properties:Pros:- More affordable acquisition cost- Convenient locations with established amenities- Steady rental demand and potential for immediate cash flowCons:- Higher maintenance and repair costs in the early years- Limited customization options compared to new construction- Potential for outdated features or infrastructure

It is on a corner lot and in a convenient location.

Managing properties on Long Island is also more convenient due to proximity, and the robust rental market could mean promising cash flow.

Yes, Google or visit the branches that are convenient.  

Also, if you do decide to relocate to SoCal and rent from a standard 1 year lease isn't enough to cover your expenses, maybe you could Airbnb your condo for increased rental potential (and additional effort)I understand these ideas may not be ideal or convenient but digging yourself out of debt is never easy. 

We've got some family back in GA, but for various reasons spanning trust and convenience, none of those seem viable.Wiring money?

The trade-off is the convenience- with TK, you don't have to do a thing, whereas if you buy a property that needs work you have to go through the process of rehabbing.

Maybe your PMC isn't advertising it where you think they are.Here's what we do for our clients with advertised vacants:Marketing Pics are edited, so your property looks its best:Pics have our Watermark, to avoid crooks copying them and creating fake ads that may result in our ad being dropped from a website.Advertising is published on 20+ websites :We no longer use “For Rent” signs, they statistically attract lower quality prospects and increase the likelihood your property will have a break-in and theft.We track Web Views and Inquiries, analyzing the numbers to identify problems and trends.Showings are exclusively scheduled via our online scheduling software:Prospects can self-schedule at their convenience, 24/7/365, which increases showings.Prospects receive multiple automated communications after a showing, encouraging them to apply and give feedback.We track Scheduled Showings versus Completed Showings to identify potential problems.Our bi-weekly Property Marketing Reports show you Period & Total amounts for the following:Web ViewsInquiriesShowings ScheduledCompleted ShowingsApplicationsWe analyze this data to provide you feedback about what the numbers mean we should do to get your property rented faster.

But just don't want to be ripped off.Originally started looking at Cleveland because the housing was cheap and I may be going there for a trade show for work next year which is convenient. 

Property should be convenient to work, shopping, parks, churches etc.As far as the property itself: for single family I like 3br 2bath, 1500sqft, 1 car garage.