Some specifics techniques develop, become a popular (or more often necessary) way of conducting transactions, gain or lose popularity depending on the current economy, political situation, laws, etc.  

They syndicate leasing across many other popular websites as well.

At the top it says Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge is popular!

Investing out of state, especially in landlord-friendly, affordable markets — could allow you to:* Use your funds as 20–25% down payments on cash-flowing turnkey or value-add properties* Buy multiple doors (vs. just one property in NOVA)* Tap into professional property management to keep it hands-offMarkets in the Midwest and Southeast (like Birmingham, Cleveland, Elgin, Memphis, etc.) are popular for exactly this reason - lower price points, stronger rent-to-price ratios, and better monthly cash flow.If you’re early in your investing journey and can do a house hack in NOVA with minimal sacrifice and decent rent offsets - that can be a great “live and learn” strategy.

We offer both ready-to-go kits based on popular design styles and fully custom options tailored to your space.Not here to pitch, I’m doing market research to better understand what’s actually useful to fellow rental owners.

Quote from @Stanley Yeldell: Hey Kwanza, great questions.DSCR Loans and Closing in a Trust:DSCR loans aren’t the only way to close in a trust, but they are a popular option for investors since they focus on the property’s income rather than the borrower’s personal income.Some conventional lenders and portfolio lenders may also allow closings in a trust, but terms and requirements will vary.

Keep in mind, you'll only get out of it what you put into it:)Cashflow will be tough to find in the most popular markets:( You may end up looking in the Midwest.Here's an overview of why:___________________________________________________________________The Real Estate Crash of 2008-2010 caused real estate prices to crash across the country - but didn't affect rent amounts.

I have not shopped for a PMS for several years so I cannot really recommend one but Guesty and Hostaway are popular choices. 

These properties are fully renovated, tenant-ready, and professionally managed from day one, which allows you to step into cash-flowing assets without needing to swing a hammer or live nearby.Markets like *Birmingham, AL, Memphis, TN, and Akron, OH are especially popular for first-time investors because:* Home prices are affordable (often under $150K)* Rent-to-price ratios are strong* Property taxes and insurance costs are relatively low* They’re landlord-friendly markets with high rental demandTurnkey investing is ideal for someone like you who's looking to learn while earning, without having to manage contractors or local teams right away.Feel free to ask any questions about evaluating any deals or how to vet markets and teams.

You could also rent by the room or house-hack at the same time which is very popular right now do to high housing costs.