Managing a rental property from another state sounds manageable on paper. In practice, the operational friction adds up — and a growing number of absentee landlords are stepping away.

Inheriting a rental property sounds like a windfall until you realize what actually comes with it. Tenants you didn't choose. A building you may never have set foot in. Deferred maintenance that's been piling up for years. Insurance, property taxes, and code compliance that are now your responsibility — whether you want them or not. I work with families in York County who find themselves in this exact situation. A parent or relative passes away, and suddenly they're the owner