i just closed a deal at oregon last week and i reside in illinois. just tell the realtor, loan officer where you live and they will find a title company near your place. and the guy from the title company will call you to schedule and meet up with you during the closing. and the guy will mail all the signed forms to the lender. after they receive it. the seller will sign as well and mail you all the final paperworks signed by both parties!

Hello all Well after a year of trying to get into the real estate business we finally have our very 1st two duplexes under contract. 

I just saw red flags when I saw it, and your post, was the nail in coffin.

There were a few holes in the wall from where they hung a flatscreen TV but I asked the tenant to spackle them - along with all other nail holes - and they did.I guess it is safe to assume many of you are experienced landlords?

It opened me to more opportunities and have had a good start with it, sure, it was a little bumpy ride, but it is well worth the experience and hopefully I will be an investor in 10-15 years, I am just waiting for the next market dip.Being with BP gave me a lot of referrals, and been missing my rehab numbers bid, but I finally got to a point where I am comfortable with my numbers and lowered the expectations to make room for everyone to be happy.

Is it as simple as adding a clause in the A to B contract allowing me, say 24 hours or so before the sale is final to make sure the B to C transaction goes through?

If the sale is already final, than no you do not need to pay it

I have had several showings but I am not yet under contract and I do not expect to finalize the sale in 2015.How/when do I deduct my interest paid on the heloc used to purchase the flip?

If flying over is not an option for you,, I think you have no choice but to wait the 6 months out and get yourself ready with all the peripherals - solidify your plan of action and market,  reach out to potential partners and suppliers, research financing options, insurance, management etc etc- so when you do finally get there- you can hit the ground running.The other option that I am now  getting more involved in slowly - is online  crowdfunding - A lot less hands on- but far more doable long distance.All the best

Doesn't sound like you got nailed too hard.