Here's a RE broker's perspective:  I get plenty of investors wanting to invest in Iowa all days of the week, but I'm not worried about trying to get out of state investors to invest. 

Happy to connect on this as I'm still actively brokering deals (commercial) in Washington all the time and I'm frequently traveling up there to view properties and meet with other brokers.

@Isaac Blocher  you need to be licensed or have a RE broker originate your deals in CA.. just fyi or nmls RMLO

I appreciate it If you decide to approach your tenant about them purchasing the property I recommend you contact a mortgage broker first to let them know what you are considering  Your objective is to get an idea on what the potential rates they may charge your tenant when it's time to exercise the option to purchase. 

You can take courses offered by the CCIM Institute even if aren't a real estate broker and have no interest in the CCIM designation.

Shop with an experienced investment focused broker to get multiple quoted terms!

If there is no real estate agent involve we provide the 2% discount back to our customers or we are happy to pay the buyers broker such fee.

@Jackson Sincerbeaux if this is a large hedge fund that is publicly traded, then they are working with numerous brokers and wholesalers alike to find and acquire deals.

If there is no real estate agent involve we provide the 2% discount back to our customers or we are happy to pay the buyers broker such fee.

Thanks I'm a broker on Cape Cod (Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Robert Paul Properties teamcoker.robertpaul.com) Besides the HOA fees, Points of consideration for Condos are also: #units, rules, location, amenities inside the complex and out, parking.