Two of your questions will be more situational and location based.We don’t ever haggle on pricing, although I would suggest being flexibleWe check credit, criminal history and everything that goes along with that, evictions, and income.

I highly recommend a well-qualified REALTOR who works with investors and knows how to help you best.7.

I could take look at it for you, and help you understand it if it's a standard lease, no need to pay me, although I am not a lawyer.  

Once you know the "basics', you can then invest OOS more successfully.If you can't afford to invest in your home area, how will you grow your knowledge of an OOS if you take a shotgun approach to where you buy?

PM here - happy to help the BP community with rental analysis, leasing trends etc should you need anything from me - Northern VA and DC.

Hope all this helps! 

I would love to know more about creative financing successes you have had.  

I worked with a realtor to help me find this one.

Here is a comprehensive guide to help out-of-town parents navigate the process effectively.1.

The LenderYou obviously can help when it comes to the deal finder side of things.