SFH vs MFH: Both have their advantages, and it really comes down to your long-term vision.

Send written letters, nice stationary, handwritten envelope, explaining why you selected his property and what your vision is for it.

Having a vision for future projects like the ones you mentioned are great, but learning the ABCs of RE with a small investment (initial down payment - since you only need 3.5%-5% down on a primary) is the best way to sharpen your skills.

Hi John, When you say rehabbing land, I am assuming you mean re-zoning and selling the vision to an investor or buying land and subdividing it?

Hey Alaina,I love the vision you and your husband have!

Many business owners are deeply concerned with the future treatment of their employees, equipment, image, customers, etc.  

I love to think about my vision in the ABZ format:A = Where am I right nowB = What is my most important next stepZ = What's my final destinationI try to avoid thinking or worrying about cdefg, which is almost exactly what you are doing! 

@John Voychick I'm so sorry to hear about your experience, it really pains me to hear about people getting subpar treatment and customer service I always listen to people's experiences to make sure that I can prevent these kinds of things from happening to my clients.

.* logistics of maintaining out-of-state property and tenants* having time to research enough about this while moving across the country to be confident in your decisions and planning* having time to research other opportunities, what could be done with the money if you soldReason I bring up the emotional stuff because yeah property is a hassle, but there may be another vision that lets you get everything or most of what you want, with a little bit less hassle, or hassle in a way that bothers you less.

Let me know how it turns out; I’m always looking for investors with vision like yours!”