I selected the applicant that I thought was best fit. 

Like others said, be very careful when selecting contractors.

You can invest in any market selecting the ones that you believe are seeing the most growth, and do it from anywhere.

I did that with a 30 unit community and most selected option 1.

@Eric PhillipsGood job being selective on an agent for this important of an asset.

Careful tenant selection is crucial to your success here.

Low price grabs attention, great property retains interest, and creates a good selection of tenants to choose from.

You can invest in any market selecting the ones that you believe are seeing the most growth, and do it from anywhere.

In Texas for instance, currently the state allows the organizer, who would be me in this instance, to select a date to start the LLC.

To make an informed selection, examine your long-term goals, overall expenses, property condition, and market competitiveness, talk with a mortgage expert, and investigate house hacking options.