Think about it, if everything was running smooth as ice most folks wouldn't need to pick up the phone & call us.This kind of stuff really needs to be talked about out in the open a lot more then it is.

Whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure it's as smooth as possible.

These are buyers that communicate with me, make the transaction process smooth and don't nitpick me, and are serious about investing- not just viewing properties and making lowball offers.

Whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure it's as smooth as possible.

Whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure it's as smooth as possible.

If it is empty my suggestion is to start making your rehab list and arrange it in the order that makes the best since for a smooth process.

@Andrew KerrThanks for the reply and yes that is true I have heard lots of horror stories, and I was believing that once you got pass the whole hurdle of paper work and inspections then the rest will be smooth

I think things move quicker and more smooth AFTER the negotiations when you have an agent. 

@Randy BattersonYour PM company should be checking on each property no less than monthly (weekly for apartment buildings) when everything is sailing smoothly.  

They look so nice beside the rough finish but I have done it in many projects..the only problem is cleaning abit and have to shave to make smooth in the areas where you put the outlet covers.* 4x4" tumbled travertine around 3.5-4$ per sf* 6"×24" leadger panels around $5-6.5 per panel (sf)Both i think usually less expensive than the mosaic sheets unless you got a deal on them that different story 😉Good LuckNote: pictues are taken from my projects !!!