I was warned about buying long distance and sight unseen but I didn't listen and I'm glad I didn't because even though it took some time and money I now am building a business and I would probably never have done that had I tried it here in Cali.

I will give some back ground first, I've been investing lightly for around 10 years.

I can do weeknights in Lexington with enough warning.

Needs paint, carpet, light fixtures, and trim.

Its a fairly thin deal, but super light rehab and its a short sale I put under contract when inventory was tighter than it is now...I've bought 3 houses since saying I'd buy this thing.

People that actually know how to change a light bulb, paint a fence or run, repair and put gas in a lawn mower have long since left.

Got to tell you, warning to the newbies out there.

To give you an idea of the circle it was the type of neighborhood that when the city wanted to come put light polls in all the neighbors got together and petitioned the city to allow them to put in the classic light poll at the end of the drive rather then the tall yellow light, light polls the city was going to do.

In the paired homes, the cabinets are painted - either white or light, light gray.

What I am interested to know is what are the lead indicators that would warn an investor to turn from aggressive mode to defensive or conservative mode.