But, in the long run you may be better off, as the house I purchased through them in Palm Bay has been a lemon, requiring one fix after another.

Now, ca n you learn to properly do creative financing from a mentor/coach/investor - of course.

I live in San Diego, CA and as you all know, it’s a very high entry point here so looking to get into a long term rental elsewhere.

1.5k List 4 plus 2 1/2. 125k update no one has lived in since remodel.9737 Keeneland Row Blackhorse Community La Jolla CA

@Jonathan Greene I'm not sure what you mean by "most will not cash flow as an out-of-country investor" as it might suggest that the cash-flow of a given property has something to do with the nationality or residence of the owner but, in any case, you're absolutely correct that, historically, the net rental yields of LTRs in US cash-flow markets like the Mid-West have been typically higher than in the average European market, although that wouldn't be the case for many other US markets like California or New York.

This is my out of state investing and I am in California.

@Xuming Yu  Hope this helpshttps://legaltemplates.net/form/quitclaim-deed/california-ca...

In CA, there are a lot of tenants that have leases that state a higher rent to go month to month when the lease expires. 

I hope you or someone is at least keeping an eye on your properties for break ins, squatters, roof leaks, temperature control, frozen pipes (if in cold climate), if you have a basement and sump pump goes out leading to water damage etc.I just talked to two investors in California that have let their properties sit vacant (no mortgages so paying property taxes and insurance).

Most home owners are only familiar with California Closets pricing and automatically perceive closet fit outs as being expensive.