Stay informed and read plenty of books! 

Quote from @AJ Exner: It depends on the lender, so giving them a heads up is good.Most of the programs that I am aware of will allow you do utilize only 50% of whatever the 'gift' is.

Thanks to Bigger Pockets members I am now aware of six Crew DSTs that have or had their distributions suspended.

I don't own in Scranton a lot of properties, But I still think 2K is a bit overpriced Especially if you make your tenants pay utilities, But I might be wrong, just wanna make you aware so you make sure before you go into any deal. 

He is not trustworthy and i would stay far away from that company. 

Each of those should know each other in a market as well.One thing to be aware as an out of state investor is that there are unfortunately people out there to take advantage.

LLC Transfer & the Due on Sale Clause•HELOC: If you take out a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) on your rental, most lenders require the property to stay in your name.

Be aware that some meetups are really just marketing tools for those hosting them.

I'm aware that it will cost more than if I was there managing it myself. 

Great credit, great W2 income, I am local so I am well aware of the market here.