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I live in Los Angeles and completely priced of this market. I'm having a hard time finding a good out of state location. So far I've considered Rockwall, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI. My strategy is to buy and hold. Thoughts? Advice?
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The biggest factor to long distance investing is boots on the ground. Do you know anyone you know and trust in any of these cities? If so, go from there.

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