Just be smart and use county records for the basics.

However, if your financial situation allows you to repay the loan in a shorter period of time and you are willing to take on the additional risk, this may be a smart option.

Peeling paint, handrails on stairs and cracked glass are no-no. 

I am determined to do something I am passionate about, and I am working a job that I hate so much, I feel like quitting any day now, although I am thoroughly considering if it would be smart to do so. 

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Perhaps I should also get one of those smart locks like they have for airbnbs. 

If you're attorney is smart and honest with you. ( that's funny).A couple letters showing scare them out.I  have other ways but won't say because everyone will get mad but tenant will leave quickly. ( stop paying water bill).

I am going to pretend I did not read that forum, not because it is not sage advice, but because it interferes with my rose colored glasses. 

If these folks had the wherewithal to acquire this in the first place they should be smart enough to understand they need the appropriate RE Agency to sell it for them..

Guess what, I invest out of state now :)) Smart, I know dozens from Ca that have been and are still buying OOS