Of course, this isn't a hard rule and you can find quaint cabins with panoramic mountain views- just have to be patient and keep looking.I'm happy to help.

@David SongI'm a California resident and I've had excellent success in Ohio, but there are a few things you should do before you invest:Lots of due diligence including:a) the state and particular area, for me that meant finding a very highly trusted local PM / agent to tell me everything I didn't know which was a lot and still isb) have a full team there, PM, agent, insurance guy, tax/legal guy, etc.c) keep very current on all important trends in the state and locality.d) be willing to say no 20 times before you even consider acquiring new properties, and be very patient and prepared so you have the emotional stability to wait for the right opportunities and then the guts to pull the trigger when they arise.Easily stated but not so easily done.

I set a goal early in my life and worked patiently and diligently to make my goal.

Success will be for the patient who are satisfied with slow growth. 

Willing to hear all advice and be patient, but just want to hear it from someone else.

I’m ok being patient for a few years.

Quote from @Anne Grello: Quote from @Eliott Elias: Be patient, do not let the state of your market change the way you run your numbers or make offers.

Physical fitness requirements steadily increase due to needs of the Army's combat readiness, and the filth and glutton effects in our country's obesity numbers continue to climb, along with increased awareness and initiatives to lower numbers ( since we all love numbers!).

But I have to say, it took me about a year to win the bid, since I wanted to stay patient and get a true bargain. 

Take your time, be patient and make an effort to get to know personally the company you are going to work with.