I looked around this area, however the taxes here range from 5k-12k on typical home which made me look out of state. 

If you are investing out of state it is very important to build a trusted team with boots on the ground who know the area.

Despite the decline in active listings in December, levels are still in line with 2019.New listings in the state fell by 1.89 percent to 42,658 in December.

But the other factor is what you mention about investing in a "tenant friendly" state.

State health department? 

However, it seems like there are so many rules and regulations with the State/City and when it comes to getting approved to list on Airbnb. 

We are under contract for our first out of state investment property, a triplex (three 2BR/1BA units) in Cleveland that will need some TLC if we want to raise the rent to market rates.

(Late this year/ early next I want to start building a portfolio of out of state, long term rental properties). 

Accountants are in such demand, that the best are not even accepting clients half the time.The other problem I see often with accountants on here is that they specialize in larger investors, and have really high prices when you as a smaller investor do not need all the bells and whistles.Another thing I see is folks thinking they need to have a tax professional in their state.

If the rental is being converted to a condominium, the tenant must be given a 90-day notice under state law.