They're not bad people, and they do want to spend their time with loyal clients. 

I would say as an agent if a property is in a rough area I don't put signs since it can attract those bad apples or get stolen. 

Not that that is a bad thing as some are on lower comp plans but they are at the mercy of all having "overlays" and have to sell their loans.

@Bhushan Shinkre  I was speaking about fraud against your tenant sort of like passing bad checks, but I don't know if you can do that.  

Not bad.

If you fully understand the process, the potential for profit can be considerable but if you do not, it can be bad - real bad.

Well, when goes down that's bad for buyers.

I have heard both the good and the bad sides of investing out of state and so I am curious to know what other's experience has been? 

Quote from @Devin James: Quote from @Dominic Mazzarella: Quote from @Devin James: Everything went wrong with this investment:   - Took 4 months longer than expected   - Cost $10K more to build than we anticipated   - Sold for $20K less than we anticipatedWe still profited with a 30% return on equityThis is why I love Real Estate InvestingWhen you do your diligence and stay conservative with your numbers, it takes something really bad to lose money.Here was the original post:My siblings and I are building a home in North Port, FL.Here are the numbers: - Finished Home Value: $412Kish - Land Cost: $19,750.39 - Construction & Permitting Costs: $304,897Additional costs: - Environmental Site Assessment - General Liability Insurance - Builders Risk Insurance - Construction FinancingWe will be listing the home this weekPhotos coming soon!! 

1) Yiu REALLY need to know what CA will  allow you to do, I don’t know, but the state may say too bad landlord, you lose. 2) Assuming your attorney (Or you if you’re able to decode the laws that relate to your situation and are willing to go to court in front of a judge against a “sick” kid.) think you have the right to collect the rent I’d give them two options.