It's possible to get into a small multifamily and cut your teeth with a low down payment mortgage.If you are serious about long-distance investing, start with @David Greene's book found in the book store. 

., and then advise each resident of what they must do to clean it up....No lease language = no teeth to require, but many might just need to understand what is causing the problem to comply.Good Luck!

It has allowed me to cut my teeth in investing near where I work and play as well.

It takes all the spin out of the application process and you never have to see their sensitive details like social security number.Some other things that may help in future...

They are very sensitive.

=========If they are seeing these guys (pic below), they are not rats, they are possums.They sleep in the trees and will go under houses to eat their favorite food--cockroaches (or cat food if they can find it).They roll up in a ball and play dead sometimes...but have sharp teeth, and are not a pet--just a part of San Antonio wildlife like a squirrel or the birds.The cats leave them alone and will share food with them.I've not known of any who burrowed into a house like a rat to get food--they eat bugs..Good Luck!

If and when the time comes for my customers to sign an agreement with me, mine have no teeth- no penalties, no fees if you want to terminate.

By understanding how investors perceive gains and losses, as well as their sensitivity to different framing and reference points, you can effectively communicate the potential benefits and manage the perceived risks, ultimately increasing your chances of attracting capital for your real estate projects or landing a deal.

I cut my teeth in Lake co in the late 70 early 80's

Hair Dressers, estheticians, etc are very price sensitive in these situations.