I apologize if this is a pedestrian post, but im wondering if im analyzing this properly, should just wait to buy a better deal OR if i'm hesitant  and scared just being an out of state investor.For what it's worth, I am an active realtor in Los Angeles and i have a SFR and Duplex in Michigan that are performing very well. 

You can schedule it under the auspice of meeting the tenant for a face-to-face apology.

. =) *P.S. if this post is somewhere else as well, I apologize for posting this twice!

@Brandon Sturgill and to the rest of the community,My apologies for not following up sooner; I thought I had.

I apologize that I couldn't keep up with everything and let the possibility of us possibly working together slip through the cracks. 

My apologies.

So it’s a good idea to create a process to do it w/o being present.What i suggest:1) Schedule a time to meet 2) Apologize that you won’t make it shortly before3) Have them send you a photo of their drivers license 4) Give then lock box code and have them call you when they leave the property This helps since they think you’re going to be there.

I apologize in advance, this is going to be a little long.

Originally posted by @Joey Isidore:@J Scott you must have quite the time on your hands.I apologize if my point didn't come across as intended...To address your question more directly:  There is no way for someone who doesn't know you, your situation, your goals, you expertise, your location, your time availability, your acceptable amount of stress, etc. to tell you which path is better for you. 

My apologies Tim......