Here's some food for thought:- Many of my first time investors know from the jump that they aren't going to be driving 5 hours round trip for every little item, and also know that they arent prepared to handle things like disputes, evictions, lease violations, etc.

@John Bertolon we’ve noticed over the years that any decent rent increase triggers “stupid-trip” repair requests, change of owners or not.

@Seth Baumgartnerare you able / planning on going out to Cincinnati to see properties, set things up, and then make periodic trips out to oversee everything?

I always check previous landlord and rental references, and call the HUD office for a character reference as well.

Crystal River is famed for swimming with Manatees but I do not think it attracts a lot of people from around the world, more or less of a day trip. 

I also own another triple nearby to the neighborhood you're buying (im fairly certain I know the trip you're buying in the corner) and have done great with it. 

Right now, I am reading everything I can and preparing for my next research trip to North Carolina.

Congratulations on your inaugural post – it's like your first step on the moon, but with less risk of tripping over a rock and more about not tripping over real estate regulations.

It takes great character to sit on cash.2.

What is the difference in price for the trip as a guest vs. a pro member?