We want to build the team to make this work including an experienced investor and go from there. in no way shape or form do we want to go into this fully loaded and halfcocked.

When the cat leaves, the mice will play"As an out of state investor, the mice are always playing.It takes years and years to develop trustworthy relationships with feet on the ground.Even then, you will loose money just like we do to this day in Toledo to shady contractors, etc...And we have a whole team of people on the ground including myself and my co-founder.Granted, if you do it right you can find amazingly cheap deals, renovate and have immediate equity plus jaw dropping cashflow.I would advise moving to the market you are considering and getting your hands dirty for a few years.Easier said than done but if I moved from Sydney, Australia to Toledo, Ohio.Anyone can do the same lolWishing you much success

Some similar places to invest include Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland.

Others, including our family, pay significantly more for STR PM, too.

After buying and finishing The Book On Rental Property Investing, I'm definitely investing in rental properties is the path for me.I'm still obviously at the very beginning of my investing "career," so forgive me if this is an uninformed or silly train of thought, but I'm wondering if anyone can weigh in on the differences of investing in real estate, particularly in rental units, in the US vs Canada.

I think zillow has included these in my 1099 they send me..

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Hey Rajshekar, I'm a big advocate for Detroit and own 14-doors there.I just finished a duplex and am closing on my DSCR loan this week.

Most people including myself are very against it here. 

Ask questions, get to know the renters, and document the condition of each rental so you have a record from that point forward and can hold tenants responsible for damages.Your offer to purchase should include a requirement that the Seller provide all documentation and agree to sign an estoppel certificate (also called an estoppel form or agreement).