All general expenses (marketing, driving, technology etc.) are deductible in 2017.That is assuming you will flip it, as opposed to keep it as a rental.

Technology advancements such as email, phone calls, skype has enabled communication with a remote CPA to be seamless.

Also, watch out for fees you may not even think about (because they don't occur in a "normal" transaction) like Hubzu's "Technology Fee" which can be sizable.

It's sad to say but I have seen military members forge deployment letters in order to break a lease. 

Standup comedy, football, scifi, video games, hiking and astronomy are some of my favorite things; I also dabble a little in diy handy man space, everything from home repairs and improvement to automotive repairs and anything technology related. 

I am thinking once it hits the bad guys account they have within 30 seconds moved it off shore.this all started when title companies would not take personal checks.. because lenders and such could not get there docs there until last second.. so no time to clear a check.So then the title co  required cashiers checks.. well that went along for a while until the bad guys figured out how to forge cashiers checks.. it was really bad in Florida for instance.So then it went to wires were we are today.. and now with everyone relying on E mail. and the ability of hackers.. once the bad guys realized how much money flowed and how many to most of the folks doing this were newer it was like katy bar the door.our process since we wire every day.. is two fold request from closer and at this point we might be on deal 30 with the closer and have their coordinates.. any e mail that changes their wire.. the big one is Hey we just moved banks here is our new wire info.. that is HUGE red flag and we go into telephonic mode.. most of the closers I use I have used for many years so I know there voices.. 

With a new technology it is easier to access data.

That being said, you can overcome some of the challenges of distance with technology, such as if you receive video (or photos) along with maintenance requests from your out-of-state tenants, allowing you to keep some visual on your property from a distance.If you are comfortable with distance, there is a price-to-rent ratio that may come in handy for you and end some of the analysis paralysis.

Just wondering but how much smart home technology have you added to your locations like video doorbell, smart lock or smart thermostat?

. - Remotely own and operates 5 properties in the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge Wears Valley area.