Hey Jacob,Hiring a real estate attorney can be a smart move, especially for navigating the legal complexities involved in purchasing foreclosed properties.

Per this NY Times article, the average American knows around 600 people.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/science/the-average-american-knows-how-many-people.html#:~:text=The%20average%20American%20knows%20about,do%20you%20know%20named%20Kevin%3FPer the US Census Bureau, the average American moves 11.7 time in their life, which based upon an approximate lifespan of 84 years, works out to be about every 7 years.https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/calculating-migration-expectancy.html#:~:text=Using%202007%20ACS%20data%2C%20it,one%20move%20per%20single%20yearSo, if the average American knows 600 people and they each move about every 7 years, that means that the average American knows around 85 people that move in any given year.How many of those moves do you want to be involved in?

Build mobile home on the vacant lot I understand the cost involved for rehab the existing house.  

You could totally do it yourself but I want to be involved because, ya know, money. 

Hello Everyone,I am currently evaluating options for property that involves :4 complete & Leased apartments&4 non-finished  townhomes.I had the 4 completed units for the last 10 years and decided to add some townhomes to the property. 

These, for the most part, prevent wild "bad faith" moves.Other investments I have like DSTs and crowdfunding involve actually owning a fraction of a physical building or complex.

The Wheel has generated a lot of buzz including being named the Travel and Leisure Magazine's 12th best diner and the owner, Savas Logothetides, is very involved in revitalizing the downtown.

But from my personal perspective their previous lease does not involve YOU at all.  

The bank involved with the business deal advised against buying the property as it would affect the financing of the business. 

Also, being an hour away it will keep you from being too involved in the day to day.