It is the fastest and easiest way to build wealth.

Takes patience and speed

Your personal goal will dictate the strategy and the speed in which to employ these tactics.

This question gets asked and answered all the time and seems to be picking up speed again.Try reading through past posts on this topic to get a lot of information.

Hi Rick, here is my point: He is in EscondidoEscondido, California to Hartford, CT 2,923 miles Escondido, California to Phoenix, AZ     376 milesCT - high taxes, AZ - low taxes, CT - losing population, AZ - high growthI don't particularly have anything against CT but I look at where my dollar is going farthest, fastest, safest and where is it easiest to manage the propertySo, it's okay to be a cheerleader for the State you know and love but that doesn't mean it is wise for someone across the country to even consider it as an option when there are so many *better* options close to home.

Are we talking "largest sales volume" or "fastest growth" or something else entirely?

.- FASTER CLOSING PROCESS: If is speed is important cash can greatly speed up the process by avoiding underwriting processes needed for other means of funding.

If you aren’t up to speed with any new advances, you should get caught up before you invest out of state.

Having a license opens a ton of doors for additional income streams AND for speed and skill when investing in properties within your local MLS area. 

I would check out some online CRE valuation sites, they have a lot of free information that can get you up to speed.