I'm lucky to have made some good money at my last startup, so I'm hoping to parlay that into a real estate business and avoid the city lifestyle.When I'm not working, I enjoy riding my horse, flying planes and working on my house.

Now, I am doing this on the fly - just conversing as I would just talking.$6800 /mo income- $3,200 /mo debt= $3,600 /mo $2300 /mo expense at 35% total expense (probably high)+ $900 /mo PITI____$3,200 debtThis would be me thinking out loud.

My name is Denise from Orlando, FL. I

The safe, reliable car argument doesn't fly either.  

If you wouldn't jump in an airplane and ask via your smartphone how to fly, then please don't make the mistake of thinking investing is so easy that anyone can do it without a proper education.

For instance buying a 50k rental in the mid west may be small change to some so they say what the heck I don't need to see it I will shop just like I shop at Amazon and buy it basically on line.Others will spend much time and money checking it out.. flying there and making certain its for them.I do think one way to dial for dollars is to contact those that bundle it up for you IE turn key type companies.. and I think a lot of time can be saved by talking with a few reputable PM's in a given market.. they will for sure be able to tell you were the management intense areas are.. and one's that are easier for them to manage. ( Ie code for quality of tenant) 

I did however fly out there and completely understand the situation when it comes to pocket neighborhoods.

not that i interact on U tube but I like the videos on fishing and flying and cooking and well how do you fix this or that on your wolf stove LOL.  

I think most out of state investors would agree that it's essential to utilize other people's time and expertise, as opposed to flying out to every potential deal.

I have had out of Texas clients flying here to look for investment properties.