If one market experiences a downturn, others may remain stable or even thrive.Higher Potential Returns: Some out-of-state markets may offer higher potential returns due to factors like lower property prices, higher rental yields, or stronger appreciation rates.Access to Different Economies: Investing in diverse markets allows you to tap into different economic conditions, potentially capitalizing on areas with strong job growth, population expansion, or industry booms.Specialized Opportunities: Certain markets may specialize in specific types of real estate, such as vacation rentals, college rentals, or luxury properties.

All other sites/homes I viewed were in strong neighborhoods.  

You simply Invoice your clients your agreed upon %.Property managers pay the cleaners and staff and invoice the owners.

I am a strong proponent of owning property in LLC's as long as the member(s) understands the importance of operating business functions of the the LLC correctly. 

They keep the client list low and are not one of the big ones.

I am learning a lot about creative financing strategies through BiggerPockets, and I think it is helping open up some new possibilities for my clients that wouldn't have been possible otherwise. 

Strong economy, a couple really thriving developing areas, the mountains.

Building a strong network in real estate is key to success!.

I've been scolded by several people for doing my own taxes lol...My other investor friend pays a CPA $1000 just to do her returns but that person is semi-retired and isn't taking new clients.

Go with them if you want, but if you are small i'd strongly recommend checking out hospitable instead for 1/3 cost and NO fees upfront for "training" and cancelling.