I would say I am stuck in the busy work and over-analyzation trap with the bandwidth to only take on so much in   a given niche that I should restrict my eyes and focus on finding and executing on those rather than scanning the entire market.

To the untrained eye, this area looks like it's "in the middle of nowhere" and rural.

Keep connecting with other investors, and keep an eye out for deals that can give you strong cash flow and growth potential.

I’m an out-of-state investor and I really need someone who can be my eyes on the ground, someone who’s as hungry for deals as I am.

Death or 1031That being said, the question wasn’t really whether it’s worth it or not, but if it is permissible in the eyes of the IRS to take the bonus depreciation in the same calendar year when you have used the property for personal use. 

In York, start by plugging into a small, real local circle and trade effort for access.

It’s a great way to get eyes on how your unit compares to others in the area, and they can often give you an informal rent estimate.It’s also worth calling a few property management companies nearby, most will gladly share their management and maintenance fee structures, or even list them on their websites.

The key is surrounding yourself with local expertise—an investor-friendly agent who also owns rentals and works closely with property managers and contractors—so you’ve got real eyes on the ground while you learn.

You could stipulate a required cleaning every 2 or 3 weeks "to maintain the standards of the property".It would both serve to keep things up and to get eyes on the property.

Being out of state, your property can start falling apart without eyes on it, so choose wisely.