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out-of-state investing and currently exploring opportunities

Jay Ke
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Hey BP Community!

I'm based in California, and I'm just getting started on my real estate investing journey. I'm new to out-of-state investing and currently exploring opportunities in Texas and Arizona markets that offer solid cash flow and long-term potential.

I'm hoping to connect with experienced investors and local professionals to better understand:

  • Which cities or submarkets are investor-friendly

  • How to build a reliable out-of-state team (agents, PMs, contractors)

  • What to look out for as a first-time remote investor

  • Tips on financing, due diligence, and self-managing vs. hiring a PM

If you’re investing in Texas (outside of Austin) or Arizona and are open to sharing your insights, I’d love to learn from you and connect. I’m here to grow, help where I can, and build relationships with like-minded investors.

Feel free to comment or DM me—thanks in advance!

— Jay

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Melissa Justice
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Melissa Justice
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Phoenix, AZ
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@Jay Ke,

Welcome to the BP community! You’re asking all the right questions, and it’s great to see you thinking long-term from the start. Both Texas and Arizona offer solid opportunities, especially if you're focused on cash flow, population growth, and landlord-friendly laws.

In Arizona, a lot of investors are looking at submarkets like Phoenix metro (especially the West Valley), Tucson, and even some smaller cities like Casa Grande or Maricopa. These areas have strong rent demand, reasonable taxes, and are still seeing healthy appreciation. Just make sure you're watching insurance costs, HOA restrictions, and short-term rental rules if you're exploring that route.


Best of luck,

Melissa

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