if you're ultimately looking to having a long distance rental property, and you find a deal where the numbers will work well as a rental one day in that city, you should do it!

You as the investor are ultimately responsible for the results so know your market. 

Ultimately, it didnt work out so well for me, because I did not give it the time and effort it needed to be successful.

Consider a lending partner thats invested in your success, offering coaching and consultation to mitigate risks and foster mutual growth, which ultimately makes the loan less risky for all parties involved.

I read BPs Ultimate Beginner's Guide to RE Investing it was a significant help in understanding the process.

Real Estate sales can be broken down into several niches but ultimately your network is your networth.

Ultimately it comes down to if you take action after you complete a mentorship program.

*Now, I am left wondering how I will ever be able to pull that un-nested LLC and the property It owns into my corporate structure so it's ultimately owned by my trust.

BiggerPockets Ultimate Tenant Screening GuideA lot of people use a Property Manager.

Ultimately, I think the cost of using an agent on either side will be reflected in the price of the home and there won't be much change except new addendums to a transaction.