Prices will vary based on your location and dumping fees for your area.

@Hector MejiaThe system for buying out of state rental property varies from one investor to the next, so there’s no one-size-fits-all formula to follow.However, while even though goals and investment strategies are different, there are some general guidelines to consider before investing in rentals that are out of your home state:Look for markets with vibrant economies, strong population and job growth, and low unemployment ratesUse the free rental property analyzer in this article to forecast the potential return of a property.

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Thanks I believe it varies by jurisdiction.

Aloha,Short answer...it varies.

Content Marketing: Our Content Pro system w/ localized pre-written articles help add fresh content optimized for long-tail keyword phrases local to their area can help w/ SEO (but in a competitive market if everyone uses the same ones and didn't adjust the content at all, the results will vary)Localized "Location Specific Landing Pages: One of the most effective things for SEO for investors is location specific pages for each market.

For example, I believe the average vacancy rate in the US is about 7% but varies by market.

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Closing costs vary, commissions charged by Realtors vary, states vary....your mileage may vary, but 10% is a nice round number in the ballpark.  

@Daniel Lynch IMO most relationships fail and if you don't live together yet, there is a good chance this will fall into that category.