I know I can personally do better in the stock market or peer to peer lending with those rates.So I've been talking to a couple buddies out of state (OH, MN, ID, etc..) where the markets aren't as crazy as the greater Seattle area.And I have been baffled by how cheap the prices are and have run some calculations which provide a way better returnI'm under no illusion that I can ask the same rent prices they do here in the Seattle area, but am gathering an average from other rentals in the area.The problem is, that OH, MN, ID are not around the corner and driving over to check out the property to see if things are still alright is not an easy task.How have you dealt with buying property out of state?

I recently had a tenant get his "plumber buddy" to snake out a drain.  

I've got a buddy in St.

Just blessed buddy.  

That was my first RE deal after attending a Rich Dad seminar with a buddy.

Thank you so much Tim and Justin for the gracious and helpful replies , I will definitely check out the resources you guys have me , and Tim I'll check with your buddy but I'm not sure if my situation will be resolved financially by April first , but it doesn't hurt to call him .Who knows guys , maybe one day thanks to you 2 and everyone on this forum maybe I'll be one of the success stories .

My PM buddies say AIMCO does alot of training for new people.Paul

I found an apartment building and I'm bringing it to a buddy who does them all the time. 

Buy a fixer house, have a buddy move in with you and pay half the rent.

My buddy just put one in and total material for piping and the unit was maybe $400.