As for Dayton, I have a few friends that went to UD, and I spent a few fun weekends down there in college, but don't know the Dayton market.I'd say if you are investing long distance, you should stay away from the college rental market.

I recommend doing a search through the BP site to find it.All the money that I've spent so far has been on @Brandon Turnerbook on getting started with "No (or low) money down" and a few bucks on some registration fees to local REIA groups.

Just like Jim, I am a total RED flag on these guys.I spent 6 months working on a refinance of a portfolio of 13 single family houses and 2 4 plexes.

I spent months putting offers on houses but none were ever accepted.  

I spent 5 years or so in Morgantown, WV studying at WVU.

If he is not so much in need to sell quickly as you said but get his price, let him know what the price will be after fixing, and be sure to mention that no matter how much he puts in, the resale will be tied to whats going on into the market, not what he's spent, mortgage included.5) Its fine to get involved as long as you know the best way to approach him and how you can be involved while still helping him reach his best interest.

I should have also spent more time looking at properties first but my finance background urges me to get the money lined up before I actually need it. 

I spent the summer in Norway a couple of years ago and thought it was an absolutely spectacular country!  

I spent the last four years in over the phone sales and yesterday was my last day.  

Over the last couple of months, I have spent a tremendous amount of time reading the forums, books, podcasts, etc. to try to form a plan for my situation.