100% for 6 months is a lot of money.c) I and friends have quite a few Real Estate contacts in California.

I think one of the biggest analysis paralysis thoughts is on landlord- or tenant-friendly areas.

@Bob Asad I like the individual sub account method escrow account, but there are multiple different ways to hold security deposits and multiple laws in different states.

I reached out to the individual marketing the deal to schedule a property viewing, but they’re asking for proof of funds (which I expected) and a signed purchase agreement or LOI.Is this normal?

Making matters worse, 99.9% of individuals on BiggerPockets who want to buy in distant markets do so because the entry cost of doing business is lower.

When they got back to TX, friends asked how it was, was it worth it, holly cow that was so much $ they spent and "Betty-Jean" says with a smile ear-2-ear "it was everything I had hoped it would be.....

Mexicos second largest revenue source are wired funds from the U.S. by individuals.  

The idea is spreading, and could spread to some other spots here that have traditionally been STR friendly. 

They can't assess all the subjective data like overall layout, view from the living room window, the dogs next door that bark all day, the width of doorways, size of individual rooms, quality of kitchen cabinets and appliances, etc.The best thing to do is study your market regularly.

I would prefer an individual PM (not associated with any company) to manage my 3 doors in FL..