Even their still under construction web page is wrong. 

Be the first, or one of the first, to visit a property once it is on the market.- Be decisive.

The most difficult thing I had was opening an account with one of the top four US banks, but after a couple of visits for more documentation and signatures, they opened it.

There are good deals to be found in any market and you want to have a deal that you can physically visit regularly.

Ensuring cash reserves in key when starting out.2) Visit the town you want to visit in. 

@Aaron MaxwellIf you are investing from out of state and aren't going to visit the city find an agent that's investor-friendly and ask them what areas you can find positive cash flow in and have devolvements going on.

The day this thread was started, "Thanks for Visiting" released an excellent podcast, #389, with tips to reduce risk.

Before I began investing with them, I had a business-owner relative in the DFW area provide feedback on the target area and visit the target complex, and only proceeded after they gave the thumbs up. 

I've tried to get on the same page and come to agreements but he refuses to respond.

You can typically open a bank account for your PA LLC while you're in New York, but some banks may require you to visit a branch in Pennsylvania.