So use of a remote entity is highly suggested.  

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

If it's flipping, wholesaling, single family, STR or self-storage surround yourself with local people doing that thing at a high level.

Partner Driven was interested in the Carriage Lane deal in Oakdale, CA, due to its high profit potential.

One of which I just sold (had it 7 years) because I was tired of frequent turnover and high condo fees. 

Low appreciation markets may have low equity position, but high appreciation markets would have significant equity.  

Prepayment penalties can be used to insure against an early payoff.The times I’ve used this technique to create high yielding note I enhanced the return by being able to sell the property above the price I paid.  

I highly doubt she would be be able to doctor this to make it look as legit as it does.For the longest time I thought there was some type of “hack” people were using to make it appear payments were being made only to later be never received.

I recommend checking with an investor-friendly lender that you won't issues with obtaining a loan on your 3rd and 4th purchase because your DTI (debt-to-income) ratio may become too high. 

I highly recommend local meetups, as you can meet other investors who have already gone through the wins and losses.