Was there a video? 

The closing cost and associated fees often add up in these transactions.In the examples that I saw … Essentially there may be a mix of private/creative/bank money to get the asset initially.

Example: replacing the bathroom vanity.My question: If I were to take pictures and a video of the thing needing repair and show it to someone at Home Depot or Lowes, would they be able to guide me on what to buy and what to do?

Hi @Michael Baum, I have watched several PB episodes about MTR, mostly for traveling nurses and insurance displacements and I am interested in learning more but I do not have time to watch everybodys videos on how to get started.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

The key factor is physical presence, which, as you mentioned, requires being in the U.S. for at least 183 days during the calendar year.However, it’s essential to note that the substantial presence rule can apply to foreign property owners who spend extended time in the U.S.

They don't get involved at all with booking or essentially anything with the guests other than emergency repairs or some other issue I can't handle with them.

I've read quite a bit and I've watched a ton of videos. 

The really good spreadsheets come with a video teaching you how to use them.

I flew out there and did drive around the neighborhoods - they look much different in person than in photos and video tours (I do know a few CA investors who buy sight unseen in multiple states but I think their risk tolerance is higher than mine).