It will spark conversations with people you didn't even think would have an interest in your services.You may be able to find a deal or 2 within your own sphere of influence.I see that you're a school principal so as long as it doesn't conflict with your position, I'd imagine that you have a lot of folks around you who trust you and your judgment.

Hello @Richard Benjamin Wilhite,We usually do 2-4 weeks before move-in date.We have listed rentals 4-6 weeks in advance as long as the apartment is vacant or the tenant allows regular access (2-3X per week) to show the apartment.All the best!

As long as you have a decent job you should be able to qualify to buy a duplex. 

The last thing you want to do is have a long work day and then have to spend some hours on your rental properties.Hopefully you make good money given your credentials, position and the firm you work for.I would try to make your real estate as passive as possible.Try to find a third-party firm that can do as much as possible for you.Maybe you can find the property and they can do everything else from managing the rehab, finding a tenant and managing the tenant.Best of luck.

As long as you stay attentive to the emails and keep bugging you they will fix it. 

As long as you don't mind a couple extra emails in your inbox, get on people's buyers lists so you can see what is out there.

The off-the-market owner & his project manager realized a price discrepancy 1 day prior to closing and they informed the title company to not to complete the Master SS.How long can sueing a seller under specific performance take and what are some options ?

The core 4 is David Greene’s long-distance investing strategy and consists of a realtor, contractor, property manager, and lender. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...

Also, probably I'd have to fly out to KC a few times until I buy the property to meet the team, potential properties, etc which will add to the costs (~$600-$800 each trip) of owning an OOS property.Given this market, I'd like to hear from OOS investors if they think it's still doable to pull off an purchase worth investing in.I don't want to talk myself out of it again and focus on the negatives but also, want to make a sound decision that benefits me in the long term and doesn't hurt [much] in the short term.

As an investor agent, I've always told my investor clients to look everywhere - as long as the numbers work!