We were wondering if anyone on here has rentals in the area, how they have managed them, and how they feel about the overall investment.

We were initially looking out of state for a potential move and or investment property just because the property taxes without being able to homestead, plus high cost of insurance, and harsh weather on homes made me feel like it might not be worth it.

Feel free to DM me and we can set up time to chat 1-on-1 more about this.

Avoid surfaces that can stain or feel cheap like low end LVP.

@John Reagan Johnson hope you don't mind a PMC answering, but most of our clients hire us because:1) They live out of state and don't have time & expertise to remote manage2) They don't have the time to manage3) They don't feel they have the necessary expertise and/or don't want to risk learning as they go and making an expensive mistake.Go read Kiosaki's Cash Flow Quadrant book.

Feel free to add me as a connection and follow up through message.1.

Feel free to reach out, I'm happy to chat and discuss options :) 

I’m not trying to second guess you, just trying not to make you feel like a peasant while I do important stuff. 

Go with what you feel comfortable with.4.

Not sure if that's much help other than to let you know you're not alone in feeling that way as a newbie.