We have numerous out of state buyers that come here for that reason to invest.   

I can tell you that there are numerous problems you just prob don't think about unless you have seen it.  

@Steve Babiak and yes, we were lucky that the property has been listed on the MLS for months so we have gone through it numerous times, and had an inspection done this week while we still had access to the property.  

@Michael Beninati I manage numerous furnished rentals / STRs in the Charlotte and surrounding areas and would love to connect! 

We've welcomed numerous investors into our syndications via a 1031/TIC.

We have worked with numerous investors and are familiar with the current market in Indy.

I've seen numerous listings that imply 6-8% is the "market cap rate".

The other places, I wouldn't touch until I got systems in place in Chile and Uruguay and were able to close numerous deals with relative ease.I struggle with my focus sometimes and I know that this is detrimental to running any kind of business.

Having access to the MLS, has allowed me to analyze numerous more deals for my clients and myself.

I highly recommend the following:The Richest Man in Babylon (a basic primer on saving and investing)The Total Money Makeover (especially if you're in debt)Rich Dad, Poor Dad (for mindset, especially)Money: Master the Game (great for investing basics)The Big Short (to learn insight into how the Wall Street casino really works)I Will Teach You to be RichAnything by Jim Rohn (he has numerous books and there are videos of his speeches on Youtube)Market WizardsI would also recommend all the books published here on BP for real estate knowledgeIf you can make it a habit to read constantly (maybe set a daily goal of even just 30 minutes), I have no doubt it will change your life for the better.