The smaller the geographical area we're discussing, the more likely potential renters will be willing to go out of the area and drive further to find lower rent in the event of a major market disruption.Let's say you're a grad student, and your regular rental is in downtown Pittsburgh within walking distance from Dusquesne University.

Local codes will say you need certain distances between the houses and the lot lines.

Any advice for a first time long distance rental property investor?

If you haven’t read @David Greene’s book Long Distance Real Estate Investing, I would recommend that as a starting place.

For distance investors who have done this before, I have these questions:-What areas are you targeting and why?

Hello Luke,If you are investing in your local market or even invest from out-of-state, I highly recommend reading "long distance real estate investing" from David Greene.

Both are long distance.

There is a shortage of accessible housing so if she is truely is wheelchair bound (compared to being to do stand pivot transfer or walk short distances) the she may not have a place to move.

Morning All, I read a lot about virtual and long-distance investing but I know all markets aren't equal.

We are long distance landlords as we live in South Florida.