Just out of curiosity, what about being able to drive to a property makes you more comfortable?

This is a major oversimplification, but it's just to satisfy my curiosity.

Out of curiosity what criteria puts Los Angeles, Detroit and Charlotte on the same list?

Out of curiosity, what websites do you use to actively market LTR properties to potential tenants?

I have the same curiosities as the original poster, as I’d be very interested in having a property that is rented for the entire peak season and flanking months and available for some personal use in the off season.

If you reach an agreement to take over the remaining payments (normally on top of a sum/stipend being paid to the seller to buy out their accrued equity), you are entering in to the "subject to" arena. 

In this case, my curiosity, diligence, and taking the time to reach out and share my ideas with someone “WAY ABOVE MY LEVEL,” ended up being a really fruitful exchange of information for both of us, it seems.

Out of curiosity, what is on your investor profile forms that you leave at the local REI meetings?

I woulsd have used a shovel on the toys, I probably would have kept he dentres as a curiosity conversation piece also, but I have to commend you on the excellant recycle of the obese wheel chair.

Don't forget real estate taxes accrued to the date of sale and see that there is a title insurance policy in place in the name of the LLC.