Just make certain to build a relationship with a reputable turnkey operation who treats the city like it’s there own backyard, specializes in section 8 and has in-house management as well as day in and day out boots on the ground crews, etc.

This is a buy and hold investment with the hope to ride some appreciation from all the development of Microsoft.Can anyone recommend a reputable Property Manager? 

There are plenty of licensed brokers who specialize in off-market product, so they are arguably wholesalers, but they have the reputation and backing of the shop they have their license at.

There are several online doc signing options.

Invested $40,000 with the online store.   

But if you plan to travel back and forth, just make sure that the people you have working on your property are highly reputable and trustworthy.

Good opportunities, early stage opportunities, may not have the best online presence, but be otherwise legitimate.Also IRR is a vanity metric, it's the wrong measurement.

I understand Google continues to push into this space and disrupt the online travel agencies, so the landscape might be changing. 

Here are a few tips to help you score that first deal:Network: Join local real estate groups and online forums like BiggerPockets to connect with other investors.Find Motivated Sellers: Look for distressed properties and consider sending direct mail to homeowners facing tough situations.Research the Market: Know your area’s property values by analyzing comparable sales using sites like Zillow or Redfin.Craft Compelling Offers: Highlight the benefits of a quick sale to sellers and consider a solid earnest money deposit to show you’re serious.Market Yourself: Use social media to share your journey and post flyers in local spots to attract leads.Stay Persistent: Rejection is part of the process, so learn from it and keep refining your approach.With your big business mindset and hard work, you’ll make it happen!

Does anyone know of an online insurer that will write specified actual value policies that would allow me to choose the actual value that is adequate for my program?