Your mentor has needs; try to meet them and develop a mutually beneficial relationship.A mentor can benefit your growth, but it's not as simple as one post on a forum full of strangers.

It's compounding interest v simple interest and making $ work in two places at once.

These are both simple (use impact wrench on anode) compared to descaling.    

While it’s relatively simple and can help you find deals, it’s also time-consuming.

While creating an LLC is a fairly simple process that anyone can do the more difficult part is the OA.

Also, if I had no desire to at least take time to  see it, Id make life simple and invest in a CD or high yield fund. 

Reliable property management companies make out-of-state investing simple by handling everything from tenant relations to maintenance, so you can focus on expanding your investments.5.

Mail out flyers is the best way.You can drive around the area that you are interested and see if it looks abandoned and find the owner.It's off-market so it means a lot of manual work on finding them. do a simple internet search and you will find many ways.

Just RUBS it yourself, using a relatively simple RUBS spreadsheet and open & transparent billing to your (new) Tenants.

This approach reveals more about the tenant’s behavior and reliability beyond simple yes or no answers.Check multiple referencesContact at least two previous landlords for a comprehensive view of the tenant’s rental history.