I am considering doing long distance investing in Wichita to begin because my familiarity with the area as well as connections but I dont know what you all have to say about investing long distance (2.5 hour drive).

Are you situated in Ontario and looking to invest from a distance? 

As prices moved higher, buyers are forced to buy a further distance from LA.

You can use the 45 minute commute to listen to podcasts and increase your knowledge! 

Since they are both on the loan Fannie Mae says all properties commutative are counted.

I know that the most viable option is for me to invest in long-distance rental properties.I have a lot of uncertainty of exactly where and how I will build a portfolio, but for now, education is helping me gain clarity.

I have a good credit score and income.I am reading Long Distance Investing by David Green as well.

Georgetown, San Marcos, New Braunfels areas work too.I really like the market in Texas at the moment for long distance investing and I'm hoping to make some connections down there to get some deals underway. 

Not bad long distance unless you find surprises. 

Management from long distance can happen if you know the local landscape but I would never suggest to live in San Francisco and simply buy a property here in Chicago to manage with no local resouces or knowledge of the way things work here.