@James McGovern I would add that I don't have to get on planes and travel and wake up when I want.

I would get on a plane and take a trip to Cleveland so you fully understand where you are investing.

For example, researching my market, Little Rock, it says:🏘️ Little Rock, AR – SFR Investment Market Overview🔹 Market SnapshotMedian Home Price: ~$190,000 (well below national average)Median Rent (3BR SFR): ~$1,200–$1,450Rent-to-Price Ratio: ~0.7%–0.9% (higher in some zip codes)Cap Rate Potential: ~6%–9% (depending on neighborhood & condition)Vacancy Rate: ~5%–6%, lower in workforce housing neighborhoods📈 Why Investors Like Little RockStrong Rent YieldsHome prices are low relative to rent, ideal for cash flow-focused investors.Many zip codes in Little Rock exceed the 1% rent rule.Landlord-Friendly LawsArkansas ranks among the most landlord-friendly states.Quick eviction process, low regulatory friction.Diverse EconomyMajor employers include healthcare systems, state government, logistics hubs (FedEx, Amazon), and aerospace.Home to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).Stable Tenant BaseHigh percentage of renters (estimated ~42–45% in Pulaski County).Strong demand in B-class and workforce neighborhoods.Underserved by Institutional InvestorsLess competition than Sunbelt cities like Dallas or Charlotte.Room for growth and acquisition before prices inflate further.I agree and find the above accurate!

Its location is a significant draw: it's directly across from the iconic Peabody Hotel and just blocks from the FedEx Forum.

GIS is only as good as the info the data programmers are given, and as someone who worked with GIS parcel data for years it is regularly wrong and in any case not a suitable substitute for an actual survey, as boundaries are only accurate to a certain foot level anyway and can be misconstrued depending on the coordinate planes that were used to map it.

Congratulations on finally planing your escape.

Whether it’s a part-time project manager, a local investor friend, or even a handyman who can swing by and send updates, it gives you peace of mind without hopping on a plane every time something needs to get done.

• What type of loan are you planing to use:          • Conventional Loan or Private Money Lender?

Probably no different if I were to buy in areas like the South or Midwest, just require a plane flight. 

You can find fully renovated properties under $150K that cash flow, plus the city’s landlord-friendly laws, strong rental demand, and major employers like FedEx and St.