Reputable lenders?

Like Joe suggested, the Midwest has a reputation for being a great cash flow area. 

I am working with an attorney specialized in eviction and has pretty good reputation. 

If they are a reputable brokerage, they should release you. 

My total annual return on this investment was 49% ANNUALLY (16% COC + 6% debt paydown + 27% appreciation).My advice for anyone who is considering to buy from a turnkey provider is to first, make sure you go with someone who is very reputable. 

Talk to your plumber !

There are many issues: pollution from Tiajuana river closes the beach many times a year, class of area, lack of infrastructure spending, perception/reputation, traffic, etc.   

Is there something morally wrong with having “no skin in the game” other than leveraging your personal credit and reputation?

Honestly I'd be hesitant just to do anything like this in Chicago with its reputation of corrupt politicians and unions that seem to act more like the mafia, but at 1/10 the ARV in your home market sounds like a great find.I'm a small timer but I avoid homes built before 1978 because:* January 1978 was the official end of lead paint.

No one gets paid until closing, your arrogance will catch up to you in this industry and with a bad reputation you won't make it very far.