In the eyes of the law, it's no different than a cane or a wheelchair.Keep in mind, just because the ESA is not considered a pet doesn't mean it gets to run rampant, disturb the neighbors, crap all over the parking lot, or tear up the house.

I also thought about leveraging my Chicago network (friends + neighbors) to keep an eye out of the properties from time to time. 

I have my eye on a large single-family residence in Bethlehem, PA, but I have yet to acquire financing.

Germantown has plenty of opportunities, especially if you keep an eye on areas with improving infrastructure or schools.

If you do decide to allow an inspection, just keep an eye out for a few things: make sure they’re serious about the purchase and not just fishing for information, and try to get a sense of their intent.

Thats a great way to profit of $177K in a year but she did know the contractors and the has an eye for those type of quick turn arounds.You will see multifamily 2-4 units a ton of duplex 2 units for under $250K again these are usually not turnkey fully renovated properties but they will pass an appraisal without being subject to any major repairs.

Having both licenses, opened my eyes to both worlds.

If not, consider hiring a part-time property manager for boots-on-the-ground support while you handle the rest remotely.How do you plan on keeping eyes on your property?

I have my eye on this one Duplex In Central Pennsylvania.

I am eyeing up a property I want to buy that costs much more than usual so my plan was to use a hard money loan to purchase, and rehab it with my own money, then sell.