I know my daughter just rolls her eyes when her mom and I get talking about it. 

I have a friend who has a ton of property in Bakersfield, Ca so I'm still keeping my eyes on local.

Even a good over the air antenna would be nice to be able to catch local news during our stay. 

I would not buy out-of-state apartments with an eye toward cash flow without seeing them or knowing the area.

Hopefully, this hasn't been asked, as I skimmed very quick to try to play catch up.If the only equity you had was in a property, and it is leveraged to the teeth.

That being said, one of the rooms is occupied by my son so I have eyes in the house.

I would start with your market, and make sure you get your eyes on as many deals as possible, whether they are on market or not.

First, I was informed that wholesaling in Texas now requires a double-close, which made my eyes go wide and prompted a deeper inquiry. 

Looking for information into the legitimacy of the program, and I really want to know what's the catch?

investor friendly realtor. only work with license & bond contractors, since you’ll be out of state. whoever you get to be ur eyes on any project, make sure you trust them. definitely use that lot for more $$$ either build another rental or let the contractor rent it till you have a SOLID plan. double check laws & zoning!