@Erika White It sounds like what you're referring to bird dogging.

A bird may be $10 a month.

Petersburg Florida to accompany my girlfriend in her new job. 

@Richard Dunlop  once burned twice shy... plenty of place's for me to make the same returns @Adam Bird  and not take the risk on your tenant pool and demographics.But let me say this...

Consider using "bird dogs" and pay them for leads if you're from out-of-state.

My first though was snow birds, this would property would make a nice winter getaway for a wealthy northerner but where would I find that person? 

We are both high energy guys and love the idea of being bird dogs also, just have to learn where to look first and would love some advice in that area.Thanks!

Where there is no lender involved, wouldn't a contractor be more efficient for his estimate along with his qualified professional opinion than hiring an inspector for $300, doing your less than professional estimate a...

If I am right this is called bird dogging.   

You can get started by "bird-dogging" for investors at the club.