Never buy without personally inspecting and approving the property and INDEPENDENTLY, INDEPENDENTLY, INDEPENDENTLY, verifying everything from values to market rates, to approving tenant selection procedures and standards, to repairmen on standby, to everything else in Christendom that you can thing of.I am not a fan of out-of-state investing, especially for those with less than 50 years of experience, and for them, they’re probably too old for the hassle. 

Have you found them to be genuinely helpful in advancing your real estate goals?

I started my jouney here in 2011 and I am still learning everyday - especially from others on this forum.My personal portfolio is located within Stamford and Bridgeport.

I am personally buying a lot in Casa Grande, Arizona.

Personal Guarantee: Will you require this?

We purchased it off market, as-is, and as it was our personal home, we renovated over time.

I question if the person that has issues matching 1) knows how to feather 2) has the original paint color/code. 

It’s usually best to open a separate business checking account so your rental income and expenses stay organized and away from personal funds.

Apparently, the person I am under contract with was managing the estate of the actual owner who recently died.  

It's a personal preference.