It's great to read the books you mentioned that cover the basics but bear in mind that investing in different countries can be very different and you cannot blindly apply a US recipe on Greek real estate.

Definately a comprehensive list here.Use a good applicationPersonally verify employers, previous LLRun credit & background check (they pay)Use your *BETTER JUDGEMENT*Don't be blind to the telltale signs of trouble tenants.

Hi all-I sent out blind offers to purchase in an area in Texas - a seller contacted me back and wanted to agree to the blind offer I provided.

If they grew up in a lower economic area they can become blinded and apathetic to such conditions and can lack knowing much better is out there for them.

I'm 100% one of those read everything plan it out kind of people and not so much a reach out blindly.

There are some bid worthies in Orlando but I don't want to just blind bid.

If it makes you feel any better I've had a house renovated recently after a tenant trashed it (had to paint, replace doors, blinds, haul trash, carpet clean, etc.).

So by putting this piece out, saying SF's economy won't tank, he's letting his (blind) followers know not to let up "the good fight."  

I would encourage you to google "how to take pictures of a house" for some tips on how to take the pictures first (like taking the pictures from hip distance from the ground or which position to have the blinds and curtains in for best lighting) and using some free software online (search for pixlr).  

Hallways were clean, trash barrels neat, no litter, and only a couple of cosmetic violations inside (small hole in thebackof a closet, a torn window blind, a small patch of damaged plaster).But here's the clincher: Because his tenants received section 8 subsidies, every unit was inspected annually by BHA inspectors, because annual inspections are mandatory for all Section 8 subsidies.