It sounds like you’re in a great position to get started—$100k saved up and a clear goal are huge advantages.

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

The name makes it sound like someone that will discourage all purchases. 

Hey Matt, Long-distance investing can open up great opportunities—sounds like you’ve been making it work well!

It sounds like you should probably give them the entire $1,500 if they’re your friend.

Sounds good.

Based on your post it kind of sounds like you want a beach/lake house but like the idea of it making money too.

I know this sounds a bit like a weather forecast - "Sunny with a chance of rain" - but my crystal ball seems to be on the fritz right now.Best regards, Stevan

Because it sounds to me like you want to have your cake and eat it too.

Unless the seller has to be immediately out of the mortgage I see sub-to as an excellent cost reduction strategy. just reading between the lines.. but if the bank says they will take 91k for it sounds like the mortgage is in default so a sub to might not be possible.