I currently operate a few STRs so have a good understanding of that aspect although they're all located in touristy locations.

The type of the neighborhoods where his properties were located didn't fit in with my plan but he did well and the purchase costs were low.

Firstly, it often generates higher rental income compared to long-term leases, particularly in desirable locations or during peak seasons.

( Regarding interior, and not HOA, management, location)Anyone has experience renting for snowbirds?

I always keep a lockbox at my locations for this purpose.

I am not familiar with the rules for that location; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh get some special rules in PA.

I also don't want to focus on one market, and not be able to score the right property for who knows how long, and then end up missing out on other locations, as being a long distance land lord is very popular as well.

So, make sure YOU understand the copy & paste info below:Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

You're off to a great start by educating yourself and planning to attend meetups—that’s where the magic happens!

It's same as everywhere but location is everything as Japanese population has been declining all prefectures except Tokyo, Nagoya and Fukuoka.