If you choose to invest in a market distant from your own it may be very advisable to find a trustworthy local partner or property manager who can help you monitor your investments, at least until you become expert in that market yourself.

Hey Rhevon, I'm not a RE expert by any means, so I don't know that these ideas translate well, but I have been a salesman of some sort for most of my adult life (my mother would argue most of my childhood and adolescent life as well).

I am no expert at REI and am actually new at it. 

Maybe you could reach out to local reporters and offer your advice if they're ever looking for an expert opinion (in the mean time, they should feel free to check out your mega valuable site). 

I am seeking experts advice for the following optionsOption 1: Should I send an offer through MLS for 65% of the list price and negotiate and settle for 70% of the price?

I only have two so no expert here.

Find a good expert in residential construction and your homes will fly off the shelf because they were done right.

Hey guys, I would love to get the inputs of the experts (esepcially the ones located in Boston area) regarding this issue.I have an offer accepted on a Legal 2MF but actually has a finished attic and finished basement.

I'm not an expert but the knowledge that I have learned, I could share with you.

Her note would be reduced yet continue on those properties.I suggest you find an attorney and introduce them as your center of influence if you can, but at least to have expert input as to her security and releasing properties, older people can be skeptical and need to hear what you propose is not some scheme....if that's an issue.