Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars | 1,799 ratings

Price: 17.46

Last update: 12-22-2024


About this item

Live where you want, and invest anywhere it makes sense!

Are you interested in real estate investing but there is nothing to buy that makes sense where you live? Are you tired of seeing the amazing success of others investing in markets better suited for buy and hold real estate and wish that could be you? Do you want to take advantage of wealth building opportunities but are frustrated by the fact there just isn't any way to do that until the next market crash?

Real estate investing is one of the greatest vehicles to build wealth, but it doesn't make sense in every market. Some locations provide incredible returns, while others make it almost impossible to find a single property that profits. Traditionally, investing out of state has been considered risky and unwise.

But the rules, technology, and markets have changed: No longer are you forced to invest only in your backyard! Experienced investor and real estate agent David Greene shares his in-depth strategy to build profitable rental portfolios through buying, managing, and flipping out-of-state properties.

  • Grow your real estate investing business in any location.
  • Build relationships with your team from miles away.
  • Learn to recognize coming shifts in any market.
  • Use technology to stay informed from afar.
  • Apply checks and balances to ensure you find the best deals.
  • Understand where to buy, where to avoid, and whom to hire for work.

Don't let your location dictate your financial freedom. Get the inside scoop to invest - and succeed - anywhere!


Top reviews from the United States

  • Stephanie Marie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024
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    If you're thinking about investing in real estate outside your local market, this book is a must-read. He does an excellent job breaking down the process of buying, rehabbing, and managing out-of-state rental properties. From finding the right markets to building a reliable team, the advice is practical and actionable. I especially appreciated the tips on managing properties remotely, he covers everything from vetting contractors to using technology for day to day management. This book gave me the confidence to start investing in markets I wouldn’t have considered before. Highly recommend for anyone looking to grow their real estate portfolio from a distance!
  • Amath
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very, very good book! Roadmap for success.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2023
    David did an amazing job with this book. I would say that, before reading this book, the idea or concept of owning investment properties outside of my immediate jurisdiction seemed as crazy as owning investment properties outside my immediate jurisdiction... meaning, completely counterintuitive. This book contains not just theory, but common sense and David's actual experiences. Most importantly: guidelines and rules of thumb born from decades of hard won lessons in the industry. This is one the best books on investing I've ever read, and most highly recommended. His personal stories were very humanizing, and proof it can be done - by anyone.

    I found this book by listening to the bigger pockets podcast, so if you're reading this without having listened to that podcast, go look it up! Great stuff. David Greene is the guru of real estate investing, par excellence - no need to climb the mountain for this guru, just open Spotify. He's also on IG @davidgreene24
    Great book!
  • BrianScottK
    5.0 out of 5 stars Long Distance or Not, This is an Essential Primer in Rental Property Investing
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022
    This was actually the first book I ever read on rental property investing, which ultimately piqued my interest so much, I went on to read 6 more and counting.

    David has a knack for breaking down the process of rental property investing into these teeny, tiny manageable bites that just make it so easy for ANYONE to get started. I bought my first rental property after completing this book and have not looked back, since buying 3 more units.

    This is an essential read for anyone interested in rental property investing, period, and shouldn't simply be reserved for those looking to do so long-distance.

    The processes David describes for Long Distance are super applicable anywhere. Why? Because investing someplace that isn't nearby forces you to implement systems, and those systems work everywhere, and I'd argue make you an even better investor than DIY'ing this part over here and that piece over there, just because the property is close-by and "you can".

    If you are remotely considering rental property investing, you will not regret reading this.
  • Patrick Rowell
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good and useful information
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
    I enjoyed this book. Listened to it on audible first then ordered the hard copy to have access to some of the tools and tips he describes. My only complaint is that the author writes way too much on topics that need little introduction. For instance, he’s got a whole section describing the wonders of the “Smart Phone” and how it helps him make real estate deals. Perhaps he wrote the book in 1990, but I’m sure he could have saved the ink and writers cramp on some that. I did find myself hitting the skip button frequently. But, a useful book nonetheless. I do recommend it.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Add it to your library!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2018
    I learned about David Greene and his book, Long-Distance Real Estate Investing, from the BiggerPocket’s podcast. The podcast’s title (of the same name as Greene’s book) immediately caught my attention. Like the author, I also live in the completely unaffordable Bay Area, and although I sell to my clients in the area, I cannot buy there myself. As a strict believer in the old “buy in your backyard” adage, it never seriously crossed my mind that it was an option. In fact, I tuned in to the podcast as a skeptic. After listening to the podcast and hearing Greene’s unique ideas (and unique ideas can be hard to come by in the world of real estate!), I immediately purchased his book.

    Greene’s book has a conversational tone and is bursting with original and specific ideas. I found myself taking a highlighter to nearly every bit of ink on the pages. A problem I find with many real estate investing books is that they are too vague and conceptional to be practical. Greene lays out his brilliant ideas (hello, Core Four!) with actionable solutions. Greene turns every stone over in his book, from large idea concepts like down markets to little (but crucial) tips like the best apps to have on your smartphone.

    This book is an instant investor classic for first time buyer or savvy investor. Add it to your library!
  • Renee M
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Ton of Valuable Info
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2018
    So, this book was more than I expected it to be - a pleasant surprise. At almost 300 pages, the read is quicker than I expected as well. Admittedly, I skipped some of the motivational stories in the beginning, not that I have an aversion to inspiration, I was just anxious to see if there was any meat on this bone. Again, I was pleasantly surprised. Greene gives very detailed (but not laborious) information on the methods he uses to vet deals and “employees”, including sample letters for emailing potential agents and banks. He lists questions that investors will want to ask property managers, websites and apps for maximizing technological advantages, researching contractors, ways to better understand your investment market, calculating rental rates... and I’m just literally scratching the surface. So, a LOT of valuable information. If you are a seasoned investor with several deals under your belt, some of this information will be common knowledge to you already, but I still feel like the book is worth the small investment for the treatment of his main premise alone - that the best deals may not be in your back yard. Greene gives you the steps to find those deals and the means to manage them without ever leaving your home town. If you’re just getting started in real estate investing, get your hands on this book - “gurus” have been known charge thousands for less information than you can have here for under $20.

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