It isn't the cost of flight (which you can't guarantee will always be dirt cheap, or convenient or desirable, anyway) but it is a question of ongoing ownership and not having boots on the ground.

If you start installing wood-look tile (criminal in the historic districts) and painting everything gray, you will not come close to the value of the good remodel comps in the more desirable neighborhoods.Good luck!

But if you've got a low interest rate on a long-term loan and you desire more properties, you may wish to go with putting that extra money into savings.

You need to start at the end (the exit strategy...desired profit and/or cash flow) and work your way backwards to find the market (micro-market) that provides you with those properties/deals.The first numbers you need to establish in your analysis are, depending on your exit strategy, either your desired profit or cash flow. 

But there are areas that are more desirable than others.

I’ve learned very quickly there is no actual wrong answer to this question, because each person asking the question is completely different experiences and desires. 

Hey BPers, I’ve got another question for you all.I’ve been working through educating myself more and more on how to use comps to determine FMV and ARV, and I think from face value i understand comparing all the bones of comps such as bed rooms, size, year, condition, garages, location, etc etc.My subject property is a top/bottom duplex where the garage is behind the building which I believe is less desirable.

In other words, you as the landlord can put your thumb on the scale to get the tenant to pick the option you desire the most.

Hi everyone, A co-worker of mine recently told me about Landlord Credit Bureau.Seems like they have desirable opportunities for both landlords and tenants that use the service. 

Have just enough ambition to fuel your drive, desire and to get to the goal that you want to reach.Have a wonderful day BiggerPockets and keep your eyes on the prize.