If the investor is actively involved and can stay on top of materials, roll with it!

Test their communication by reaching out as a potential guest to see how they handle inquiries.Ask for References – Speak to their existing clients to get a true sense of their service quality.Finding the right property manager long-distance is all about ensuring they have boots on the ground and a track record of high performance.

That's how it rolls, and 2) if you do NOT give information (please do not!)

Then test that area.  

It's good to test things and see what works for you and what doesn't.

So if you discount a small amount to get rolling, that is something that can work, but don't want to stay low for long.You will start to get the dregs staying at your place and they can do some real damage to the place.

You will need to roll over your retirement funds into a self-directed IRA account (funds would be lent from there and returned back there).

A FHA 203k Loan is where the purchase price and rehab costs are rolled into a single loan.Assuming you have a respectable FICO you can buy, with a FHA Loan (3-5% down, a 30 year amortization schedule, and a residential loan rate which is around 7% in today’s market).If the property requires rehab, the Realtor and/ or Mortgage Broker will suggest applying, for a FHA 203k Loan.

I would recommend that you get out to local meetup events, as that is where you will make the really deep connections to help you get rolling. 

I’ve read the Bigger Pockets book on long-distance real estate and am eager to get the ball rolling.