@Amanda King  here are some best practices for you to followRecommended Best PracticesWritten Relocation Notice  I would provide tenants with Dates/Times of tenting, how long it will be uninhabitable, rent proration method used, relocation assistance program terms (Caps, reciepts, deadlines,) and deliver my certified mail, email and posted on the property at least 10 days before tenting.Standardized Assistance FormHave tenants submit, Name / unit, Contact info, Hotel receipt(s), Signature acknowledging termsClear Assistance TermsDraft language such as:“Landlord agrees to provide relocation assistance limited to actual lodging expenses incurred during the pest control displacement period, with original receipts, up to $200 per night for a maximum of 2 nights per household.

Quote from @Sandy Hu: I wanted to share a recent deal structure that may be helpful for anyone sitting on equity in a high-cost market.A client recently:Did a cash-out refinance on a California primary residenceUsed the proceeds to purchase a single-family rental in MichiganIs closing in early FebruaryWhat made this work smoothly:No relocation requiredProperty manager is picking up keys immediately after closingClient transitions straight into passive monthly incomeNo short-term rental or active management involvedThis wasn’t about chasing appreciation—it was about:Redeploying trapped equityImproving cash flowKeeping the setup simple and scalableI’m seeing more CA homeowners explore Midwest rentals when local numbers no longer make sense, especially when paired with professional management from day one.Happy to answer questions around:Structuring equity deploymentOut-of-state investing considerationsWhat to look for (and avoid) in Midwest rentalsHope this helps someone thinking through similar options. 

A cleaner approach is selling his home, relocating him closer in a modest place or rental, and preserving liquidity.

I am curious if anyone has had success in other areas let me know.We are thinking of relocating as it looks like there is no end in sight for this.

Regarding neighborhoods, again depends on your lifestyle since you'll be living there, loan program and budget.We work with a lot of investors and first-time home buyers from New York and other states who relocate to South Florida, so we know how important it is to be a trust-worthy team for someone from out of state who relies on us and our preferred partners in the local market.

This is compressing supply, pushing rents up, and increasing investor interest.Hypothesized Drivers:Out‑of‑state relocations (West Coast exodus – particularly CA/OR/WA).Remote workers seeking lower cost of living + outdoor lifestyle.Military population + student population (Spokane) providing rental base.Key Questions:What is the net migration profile (age, income, remote vs local employment)?

Currently based in Germany, I’m planning to relocate to NC to operate on the ground full-time. 

Quote from @Kyle Geoghagan: Quote from @Ebonie Beaco: If the home is sitting vacant and they’ve already relocated, they may be dealing with carrying costs, insurance concerns, and management headaches from a distance.

It's a guru/lead-gen program that purports to train you on becoming a "Personal Relocation Manager" for seniors who need to move into assisted living facilities.  

Using the advice from Brandon Turner's book, I've been trying to evaluate a deal a day to exercise the muscle.Considering housing prices in my area are quite high, I may try to relocate back to Minnesota in the next year or two, and I would like to save $10k-$15k more to invest in my first deal (currently have about $25k saved to invest in the future), I feel like I'm in limbo with my REI journey.For those of you who are further along in your investment journey, where would you go from here?