I have a particular interest in islands, as my long-term goal is to captain a catamaran and offer tours for snorkeling, sunset cruises, etc.I'm interested in places that offer great ROI without being overly expensive.

I may make an offer on a property that's been sitting for over 80 days.

With proper property management, it's not an issue being out of state.You can work with a turnkey company or directly with builders that offer the same services for your first property.

And perhaps in that case, I am thinking to offer them cash for keys to vacate the property (After the property is vacated and condition of the property is verified) rather than hoping that this will get any better. 

Rule of thumb for newbies: if HML won't finance it don't offer it to investors. 

Wanted $299 and I offered $250.

. $300 was more than I would have offered.

Our acquisitions person is walking properties and making offers, our project manager creates the product, my partner does dispo and I go get investors.

For example, Garrett Planning Network advisors offer financial planning on an hourly basis.

This is how my parents rented for decades when we lost our first house after my father became sick, giving us an education beyond our house buying ability.The houses in these areas always multiple offers and the financing I have set up requires a seller concession of 2%.