Out-of-State Investing:Your friends have a point about starting locally.

I found out a few years ago that I liked really nice cars.  

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How did this turn out for you@David Robertson?

These lists can be sourced from county tax collector offices.Absentee Owners: These are owners who don’t live in the properties they own, often indicating landlords or out-of-state owners.Have a great weekend!

I'm originally from San Francisco CA (started off as an out of state investor in 2021) and have no desire to become a landlord in CA. 

If they aren't month-to-month, you aren't getting them out, and even if they are, you will likely have to line their pockets with cash for keys to get them out.Who is in the third unit?

My goal is to move out after a year and be able to cash flow once both sides are rented. 

You want to break down your preference in regard to sale price, down payment, program, (SFR/MFH), seasoning is important, and the two R's you want to pay most attention to is the Renovate and Refinance.Most investors make the mistake on the renovate or refinance and sometimes both.You also have to figure out if your buying as a Primary or investment because if you buy as a primary you always refinance before you rent. 

I recently purchased a duplex and the garage is being rented out by another party.