It’s time to look into home owners/rental insurance.

Be sure to hold a hefty reserve to handle on-going maintenance, capex, taxes, and insurance.

That said, you will find that many self-directed IRA custodians don't have the fully built pipes and plumbing to accommodate this.

You payment is $2,600 plus tax and insurance.

Planned energy-efficient HVAC installations will replace outdated ceramic heaters, reducing tenant utility costs, lowering insurance premiums, and qualifying for utility reimbursement programs—a win-win for tenants and investors alike.Inflation HedgeReal estate is historically a strong hedge against inflation.

I currently am a resident here (so distance is non-factor) and I possess some handy skills that could save renovation costs (besides HVAC, structural issues, plumbing, electrical work).

I currently work as a Pipefitter (think plumbing but on industrial steroids).

One requirement for this loan product is that the rehab must be completed by a licensed and insured contractor approved by the lender.

If you want to get a clue about places to avoid investing look at states where insurance premiums have jumped or where homes are uninsurable. 

You also need to consider that at a lower percentage of money down you will be paying a Mortgage Insurance Premium or MIP.