That being said, I’d assume managing a manager is still going to be better than driving back and forth from central Oregon.

Rentals in the far suburbs would be niche rentals. 4) Full time residents and investors are flocking to Phoenix from other high cost/tax cities and states, which is driving up demand.

We are looking in Orlando or surrounding area where we currently do business.

My own home in Florida got struck by lightning.Lost several home appliances and my front yard and drive way have a big hole.Does anyone know of a good Public claims adjuster in PalmBeach County

@Leland Smith before you invest any money, you should take a drive through Gila Bend. 

My biggest concern is not being within driving distance to a property and not being able to take care of problems if I need to be there.

@Elliot Saks If the area has higher crime, that will drive up the price.For any rental in SE WI, a competitive rate is $0.30 per $100 of insured value. 

@Sherry AddyI do have a rental in millington and I know it’s the farthest drive in our portfolio You are right on the prIces They have gone up In last three years the value play Is In a fIxer upper nowadays requIrIng 15k rehabsBest of luck in your search

I don’t drive many miles a year I’m a truck driver that is only home 3 days a week.

If you found a GREAT off-market duplex deal like driving for dollars or with a direct mail campaign, you may be buying it SO below market that you can afford the hard money loan and then can refinance it into a better loan in 6-12 months.