A strong “Core 4” can make managing your investment remotely much smoother and prevent a lot of headaches.Also, as you narrow down cities, pay close attention to factors like job growth, population trends, landlord-tenant laws, and short-term rental regulations.Happy to connect with you, and good luck as you jump in!

For instance we are raising rents now because we put in a laundry facility.Morale of the story is to close on a deal quickly, then be the go to guy for off-market deals by doing what you say you'll do.

-Recurring and Seasonal Maintenance Tracker -Finding a Market-Analyzing a Market-Property Closing Checklist-Underwriting and Analysis Worksheet-Due Diligence Checklist -Buy Box Checklist There is no reason to recreate the wheel.

I had grown very close to him and had developed a great deal of trust for this person.

You will have enough for a small downpayment on each option, depending on the area chosen in each case, and you won't have much of a cushion after closing costs. 

We are getting close though.

Recommend you look at Lockly locks with built-in camera, so you can also see who looked at the property and tell if the door was properly closed. 

Originally posted by @Tori Roy:How do you approach closing costs?

You don't say where you are located so I say start close to home and work from there. 

Find one close to a hospital and furnished.