I say rent it out, especially if you can get positive cash flow. I pretty much grew up there, and it’s a decent place for families but there’s not nightlife aside from the college stuff. The area has been growing steadily for the past several decades so the demand is there. I gotta figure any place companies think 2 Super Wal-Marts, a Super Target, Sam’s Club, and a shopping mall fit, they think it’s gonna grow.
One of my relatives has rented out a couple places in the area for quite awhile without a huge issue. But best to use an agency to deal with it if you’re not going to be there.