We are full-time investors ourselves (I'm Director of Acquisitions for a private equity firm); and our income comes from our investments.

We are a multi-state management firm and work with out-of-state investors all the time.   

I would google commercial real state firms in the areas you are looking for. 

When I was a young and eager in my 20s in Hawaii, I didn't mind showing properties, renting them out, calling the repairman, etc.

I am new to real estate investing and eager to learn more about the industry.

Tell the tenant (with a firmly written notice) to fix or vacate.

Now a-lot of times you buy a home from someone with seller financing and they hold the note for 6 months to season it and then sell the note to another investor or a firm and then it will most likely show up on your credit because these are more sophisticated investors.In regards to the benefits of owner financing you won't have to pay closing costs to a bank.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

I am a firm believer that most of the reason is between our ears, and the potentially crippling self limiting beliefs are the biggest problem.

I'm 18 years old and eager to seize all the opportunity life sends my way.