I care about collections, not just bodies in the building.

Quote from @Jerem Kaawaloa: I have spent the past 20 years working in health care and have only ever purchased properties for my own use, including a home and office.

If you read Brian's informative book, you will learn that he finds integrity to be #1.

Finding an agent that knows the market and can find you properties that provide a profit (for both of you) is worth the effort.One more thing about the contract . . . be sure to read the ENTIRE document and ask for clarification is needed. 

Read "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene, then spend some time reading through the forums.

@Eamon ConheadyThis sucksFor anyone reading this, it’s important to always use a 3rd party escrow company and send any monies to them.

I enjoyed reading about your first year of investing—it’s clear how much you’ve learned.

Read my two posts.

Hi James,I personally don't have enough experience to answer your question, but there is some helpful stuff in a similar discussion here: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1779...You will find related discussions to any forum discussion you are reading at the bottom of each forum discussion page, and they can often help you find posts that answer your question.  

I loved reading about you putting in cold plunge pool, it got me pumped up.