Investors come to our market because of the low barrier to entry and that we have a solid tenant base that provides solid cash flow to out-of-state investors like yourself.

Does it still provide effective results?

Developers will not be able to get these bonus building permits without providing such TDR credits.  

There are many unique features in each state.

When work needs to be done, we require the tenant to provide access.

If I was the landlord here are the questions I would be asking - providing these so you could be prepared if they come up:1.

Where to get the most recent and accurate data for things like:Unemployment dataPopulation growthJob diversity and top employers in the areaVacancy rates (eg huduser.org)Property taxes and jnsurance costsI saw bp pro and reventure and a bunch of other websites provide some of this data, but i wonder how accurate and recent it is.

(Even went beyond the second page of Google.)I have an investor who wants to partner on a deal by providing a loan for the down payment.

If so, invest.Then, ask yourself does this property provide the characteristics you need for it to give you your return-- location, rental demand, buying demand, physical structure, etc.

Your background gives you a unique edge in making that pitch.