You would still need to find either a PM or a rental agent who could handle tenants, but most of your maintenance and capex is taken care of.For option 2, since its still real estate in the US, you could do a 1031 exchange which makes it even more attractive.I'm very glad to hear you haven't just been scammed out of $50K.  

they a scam

the numbers look pretty decent but there is one scam report on them which makes a bit suspicious.the idea is to build the townhomes and lease it to "corporate housing solutions and savings" for short term rents.thanks,Sergey

Hopefully all works out and we can do a 1 showing= 1 lease or better yet signed based off pictures alone (makes me think craigslist scam, so doubtful.

I don't see these expensive guru programs as a business as much as a scam, regardless of who they are.

Then find out that gurus and others out there scam you calling stuff an education and lying to you, dang, what a bummer reality can be!

with safety being a concern, what are some things i should out for to make sure i am not being scammed.3)what is everyone's credentials when looking for a tenant?

She says, "Because Bob told me he was the owner, and I thought this was a scam so I began doing some research and found this phone number in the shed."

Also maybe its just me but the entire LIHTC is such a scam against real tax payers.

There are more scams and bad (paid) mentors than good ones.