The difference between a safety line and a safety net is that a safety net (your words) can break one line and still hold a fish. 

I’m really interested in pursuing the out-of-state investment strategy (currently reading David Greene’s Long-Distance Real Estate Investing), and I’d love to meet and connect with some investors experienced with this model. I

There was an additional 20k fee for them to source you properties that would fit their model. I

I use Roku Guest Mode on my TVs which wipes all logins at the end of their stay.

He has no safety net so I don't think its wise to take the risk because if he did a deal, lost disability and then since hes brand new to REI lets say it takes a while until he gets his next deal I just want to help advise him best!

For the most part its just health and safety items, which are items we should have remedied anyways.As someone else mentioned, biggest thing to avoid is having the house tagged as vacant which the city will do if it sits empty for too long (handful of months, grass not cut, etc).

There's no point in asking for directions if you have no idea where you want to end up.Once you have a starting point, destination, and your mode of transportation, ask some questions and we'll be happy to help!

I do plan to buy a property with 30% to 50% off and have it "acts" as a margin of safety.

Common utilities paid by the landlord will be similar if not the same; standard services (extermination, changing filters, snow removal, fire safety inspections etc.) will cost the same.

Saying no is so critical--my brain often needs a respite from "productivity learning mode" too.