I usually learn something or other every time I visit a new property.

I loved growing up there and am always pleasantly surprised to see the progress being made when I come back to visit a few times a year.

Will,To get a straight answer you should visit a lawyer who understands the lease option's law because most on the Internet are just guessing, and most will shove the Dodd-Frank act down your throat without knowing how it will work in 2014.

I only buy out-of-state personally and even when I've had bad property managers, I've never had to visit a property or the location for any reason (other than if I'm just around and want to stop in).

Bellevue is one of my favorite places to visit as well.

If this is the only way you can get your first flip done then I would say go for it but I would like you to visit a lawyer and have everything written down for your agreement with your father.

From there, increase to 1000.Own a vacation home/rental in Hawaii and a beach house on the West Coast (Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Newport Beach, San Diego, etc).To flip an eight figure deal (already completed seven figure deals).To visit as many locations as possible teaching others the tricks of the real estate trade.

I also have some relatives that live there that we visit a few times a year.

Find a GC that will visit a property with you for free.

But I want to prepare accordingly to make my first visit as effective as possible and make a good first impression.