I traveled from NY to Milwaukee over a decade ago and bought my first rental and never looked back. 

Yes, you can absolutely switch property management companies without having to travel back to Ohio.

Platforms to use:Furnished Finder is a big one for corporate and traveling professionals (nurses, consultants, tech workers).Airbnb/VRBO can work too, but corporate folks usually prefer something more “stable” than nightly.

Also, think about your target guests (like traveling nurses, families, or weekend visitors) — it’ll help guide your furnishing and pricing strategy.Happy to chat more if you ever want to bounce ideas around — I love helping new hosts get started!

Buy a trailer new for $120k or buy a used trailer and have set for $60k.      5.  

.🚗 Mileage/Travel – When traveling to inspect or manage rental properties (keep mileage logs).💻 Office Supplies & Software – Including bookkeeping tools, printers, and even part of your home office.Creative Ways to Give Back — and Still SaveGiving back can also be tax-deductible when done thoughtfully:🎁 Tenant Appreciation Gifts: Small gifts such as gift cards, snacks, or holiday baskets (under $25 per tenant per IRS rules) can be deductible as a business expense.🏘️ Community Donations: Contributing to local charities, shelters, or community events near your property may be tax-deductible if donated to a registered nonprofit (501(c)(3)).🧤 Property Improvement Drives: Donating old appliances, furniture, or materials from renovations to nonprofit organizations like Habitat for Humanity can qualify as a charitable deduction.Pro Tip:Before December 31st, review your receipts, invoices, and bank statements.

Within 3 hours of Weston, I’d look at West Palm/Fort Lauderdale (steady tourism + business travel), Naples/Marco Island (higher-end, but pricier buy-in), and the Space Coast (Cocoa Beach/Melbourne) if you want more affordable options.

You can also deduct many expenses, such as mortgage interest, repairs, property management fees, insurance, and travel related to managing your properties.

And yes, the markets have changed: competition, saturation, travel volume, etc.

Also when I travel if I need a notary they will contact a sister company and schedule a courtesy signing for me so I dont have to pay for mobile notary.So bottom line find an escrow officer you like and be loyal.