Given the downward pressure that social distancing regulations, shortages of labor, and supply chain issues continue to exert on new construction, do not expect an oversupply of homes anytime soon.

And many who commute to Seattle for work in non-COVID times.

Are other people interested in getting together (via zoom or social distancing event) for a REIA meetup?

Also, I also would like to learn more about how other long-distance investors have been managing their properties in Austin?

In order to get the best interest rate and not be considered an investment property some banks will require that the second home be some minimum distance from your primary residence.

I grew up in MSP and my wife and I now invest there long-distance from our home in Virginia.

And although I would ensure that anyone entering the home is wearing masks, gloves and Social Distancing, etc., I know I wouldn't feel very comfortable with that if I were the current tenant.I would not be showing a large volume of people as I have a very stringent screening process, and the last 2 times that property was for rent, the first applicants I showed it to each time rented it.But with that said, I'd really prefer not having to wait until the current tenant vacates to start showing the property.  

Do you need a certain travel distance to self-manage? 

This allows you to put some distance between yourself and the residents or anyone else seeking the owners.

I am just seeing what people have to say, what markets they target, what experiences they have had in this endeavor especially in terms of long distance BRRRR and whatever other pertinent information or advice anyone might want to shoot in the direction of a new investor.All the best stay safe out there and good luck!