Flying out to see the areas that you'll invest in is due diligence and I find it odd the realtor is strongly discouraging you from that step.

You mentioned the area I live in is equal to Cleveland income.

Plus they have to put cash in.. I

Have supplied washer/dryer if kicking that in is all it takes to win what I think is a solid tenant.  

One area I recognize I’m lacking in is networking.

I am doing some direct mail marketing in IE, LA county, Riverside county and OC county. 

Background: My mother was real estate agent and my dad knew construction so we flipped just about every house I ever lived in. I

thanksBill In theory there shouldn't be any entry points in the house for mice to get in, ie you could live next door to a mouse breeding farm and there shouldn't be any inside your house.

I am really excited for this project and want to make sure a great family moves in! I

If you go through RTR, I would ask to see the employment and rental history of potential tenants so you can weigh in. I