If you're a public figure, like many of these "gurus," potential homeowners can simply Google you.

I figured since it has been completely remodeled it looks a lot better the the surrounding comps going for that price

As already mentioned in the responses above, figuring out your break even point (how many months it will take you) will be important for determining whether to move forward with that or not.  

I have owned 3 brokerages over the years and I am a firm believer because its fact 20% of agents bring in 80% of revenue.. you need to figure out how to be a 20% er. 4.

People sometimes think they should hide as a landlord so no one knows, but that's not wise because it's so easy to figure out and then you become a lying neighbor/landlord.As others have said, just set ground rules for contact and how, use an online portal, and be responsive.

It's been acouple months now and we're trying to figure out what to do as we are at thenear end of our insurance coverage.

@Renee CossRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

What I am trying to figure out is HOW do I invest in real estate to the point I’m making $1M/year, How long will it take?

Figure that out and approach your partner with the goal of education and discussion rather than argument.

We figure he must’ve been smoking a cigarette.