Hi Danielle How long has the property vacant for? 

Also, probably I'd have to fly out to KC a few times until I buy the property to meet the team, potential properties, etc which will add to the costs (~$600-$800 each trip) of owning an OOS property.Given this market, I'd like to hear from OOS investors if they think it's still doable to pull off an purchase worth investing in.I don't want to talk myself out of it again and focus on the negatives but also, want to make a sound decision that benefits me in the long term and doesn't hurt [much] in the short term.

There are programs out there that can use newly appraised value at month 3 or even week 1 as long as rehab has been done.

Now, I have a portfolio of Short Term Rentals and Long Term Rentals.

Not buying/selling for others like an agent would do.Think more like get a rental or two or a short term rental to get those hours.

Since it already cash flows, that could ease that burden for you.For funds, I'm not sure what your existing rate and terms are but you could always try a cash out refinance to fund the next property.

How long did it take and is there anything I should prepare for? 

Hi community,I'm planning to house hack in Richmond or Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania and am considering renting by the room using short-term, mid-term, or long-term strategies.

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

Or, buying a Duplex and renting one side out then renting the other rooms out in the side I would live in.I have spoken with two lenders and both have given me pre-approval letters for up to 270k purchase price, with 15k down payment, conventional fixed rate loan, 30 year term.