You are welcome to comment on whether you think this is an advisable deal, but also, was I supposed to have some special designation or follow RESPA or prepare to be examined by the State or some such thing??

My seller was supposed to fixed the main sewer as we found out leaks during inspection.

They then wait until July 23rd to tell me that they want me to be employed in my field for a year before final approval, closing was supposed to be the 26th, thankfully the seller accepted a continuance until August 19 as I would pass the 1 year mark on the 14th.

Hi TylerThat land trust would protect buyer in case BK , that's the standardized strategy I would suppose.

Yes I understand but how am I suppose to meet up with an investor in a City that I'm going to be living in if I don't mention it?

After one graduates from newbie to seasoned are they supposed to bail from the forum that helped them?

Recommendations include moving the patio away from the house and adding a retaining wall.Other considerations:I already have a team in place locally to manage the property and handle repairsI visit the area biannuallyThere’s another couple interested in the property and supposedly making an offer.I haven’t secured preapproval for a loan yetMy credit union only services Oregon/Washington, so I can’t use them for a loanI’m unsure about the process of buying an investment property from out of state, as a first time home buyer, especially since I don’t plan to live in the property myselfWhat I’d like to know:Does this seem like a solid investment opportunity?

Agreed, the "Syndication", "Private Equity Real Estate" or "DST" model are all variations of the same theme: - Pay money to sponsor who is supposed to be an expert investor.- Give them complete control over your money in the context of the deal or fund. - Wait and hope that they deliver returns. 

It’s supposedly the standard form the national association of realtors put out so everyone will use it.

How am I supposed to make an offer on a home that has inaccurate information?