anxiety over out of state investing

[Amit Kumar]

I've been planning on getting a deal done. initially I was going to invest in an airbnb (out of state with people I know) but those plans fell through. 

After reading David Greene's book on Long distance real estate investing I wanted to give this another shot. I'm planning on investing in Florida (Tampa) - but I'm now having some anxiety over the process -- primarily finding a contractor. I have had difficulty having people come to my home for work, how will this work in another state where I don't know anyone! 

I think I just wanted to vent and say this out-loud (or type onto this forum). I'll take some deep breaths and try to trust the process and hopefully not lose any money

[Jay Hinrichs]

OK  I am going to be a contrarian here.. I personally and that is PERSONALLY cant agree at all with the  advice of thinking for a first time investor its as simple as finding an out of state team to do rehab etc. I think this has a better than 50% chance of losing big money.

it sounds great and it sells books and is a popular pod cast I mean who does not want to do this and save money.

This is simply not reality..  

the chance you can ONE off find all these folks at a PRICE you need to .. is remote at best.

I just cringe at that pod cast and book.. but again personal opinion and i am sure many think i am nuts.. LOL