I was wondering if you pros have any tips or experiences to share about purchasing property out of state for rentals.  

Thanks everybody for all the tips and suggestions!

or if you have other idea or tip. 

Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts- especially for "Astoria" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.Thanks again for introducing yourself!

Also, thanks for the additional tips as well, they are greatly appreciated.

There was a great tip on one of the podcasts from someone in a similar situation as you.

Thanks for the the tip @Andrew Abbott Have you  completed any deals in your area yet?

Few tips for you:Search 'Netherlands' for posts and members, and do join a Dutch REI club like Vastgoedbelang.For investing in the Netherlands start with a general book on real estate business practices such as "Praktijkaspecten vastgoed" ISDN 978-90-01-49400-1 (or check the extensive library of Amsterdam School of Real Estate, University Amsterdam).

That small rent increase was enough of a tipping point to make them decide on home ownership.

So here's what I have so far from the BP calculator:Vacancy (10%): $316CapEx (5%): $198Management (5%): 198Taxes: $375Maintenance (5%): 198Insurance: $100PITI: $1,567Sewer and Water: Tenants payTrash: Tenants payHeat/Utilities: Tenants payHOA: N/AMonthly Income: $3,950Monthly Expenses:$2,952Monthly Cashflow: $999.92Total Monthly Cashflow using 50% Rule:$408.42Cash on Cash ROI: 15.35%Any tips for the first showing?