I am studying real estate during my free time but would love to get some hands on experience especially meeting people in the industry!

Would a broker do this for an annual flat fee and not have a hand in the business?

I have even had to pay a water bill from 2009 even though the property had changed hands 3-4 times since then and the water company never figured it out until now.

If the interest ever grows on you to fund out of state let me knowWill do Michael I just prefer to be more hands on and involved as an active partner in my deals.

They are hands-off, institutional grade real estate investments, and they allow the option to diversify.

I agree that success and inconvenience go hand by hand in life.

One bright side is my office has 30+ years experience, down side, they are all really busy and new guy requires some hand holding at times.

On the other hand if you wholesale it and get it under contract for $60K and assign it for a $5K fee, then you take a short cut to getting to your $5K profit, but you miss the opportunity to learn the rehab part.As has been said before, verify your numbers...trust no one's numbers but your own, assume nothing.

I wonder if someone, who has had hands-on experience with arranging an owner-occupant loan for non-resident can help out my clients. 

I'm far from an expert landlord/investor - but I think I moved on from newbie a few years ago as well.I've had a handful of rentals since 2006 - never more than 10 doors while holding down a full time job - until last fall I've handled all my leasing, showings, etc.