But I have to remind you, the point I am trying to make is not to teach a class in Estates, Wills and Trusts or go into depth of real estate laws in the United States.

Happy to exchange companies to avoid if it would help.And to answer @Michael Smythe's question, I interviewed the crap out of management companies with what I felt were great, in-depth questions, both times we hired bad managers.

Does anyone have any basic or in depth tips or things that will give me progress in the early stages of me working this out.

But I'd be glad to speak with you more in depth about rental properties in the area and what resorts I prefer.

Anything down to the studs/foundation/roof/etc is a more in-depth reno.

Do you ask for more in-depth pictures of the property and then go to the contractor and ask for a rough quote?

Passive investors will find these homes excellent because they are usually completely refurbished and managed by a turnkey supplier.Planning meticulously, knowing your investment objectives and risk tolerance, and conducting in-depth research are all essential for success in real estate investing, whether you're investing in California or out-of-state.

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

If you decide to search in the Topeka area, I'd love to visit with you and learn more about your budget and depth of work you may or may not want to take on with a new property. 

I just wanted to close this thread out by stating that I have received multiple emails and had an in depth conversation with current FIG investors, all of whom are very happy.