There are a number of models sold locally There and most use common parts.

Or if you buy a duplex, live in one side, and work the deal so the tenant is paying all or most of the mortgage (some circumstance like that).Buying a rental house (or 20) the right way, and renting them out forever is one of the best passive business models I’ve ever experienced.

I use the Tylo model or Juno(?).

It's an older model Sebring.

@Chris Winterhalter You would probably do alot better sticking to forums where you have the expertise and experience to offer advice rather than find threads you know nothing about.

Low barrier to entry.(1) Self manage or (2) price extra vacancy, turnover, and repair costs in your financial models or (3) scale to professional apartment management. 

I can find the deals near my area (1 hr away & hometown), that show about 8% IRR in our model.

Theoretically, this means improved real estate marketing performance and ROI.CurationCuration remains a popular trend, though its value may be suffering due to larger trends, and the obvious need for originality.CrowdfundingNot only is technology creating more efficiency in mortgage lending, it is spawning new financing models altogether.

They provide a cookie cutter model and take very little of your personal needs into consideration. 

If so then the knowledge, service and expertise of a professional you are working with would be more important than location.