We personally fund rural deals all the time -- unfortunately, we don't lend in Minnesota.

Mentors for me have come in the form of friendships over time, but honestly, most of them were made at an IN-PERSON MEETUP....there is something about physical energy that makes a huge difference.Happy to connect to share some of my experiences!

Personally, I would pass.  

It won't be easy, but you sound like a guy that can handle the big issues with a sound mind.We had an incident where four people were driving to another town when their fireworks went off in the car (rumors are that one of them was smoking). 

It seems like some folks like the idea of having a property manager handle everything for them, but I'd really like to be involved and have say in who lives in my property, not let a property manager decide.

I am wondering how to handle this and if a late-charge is needed.The lease states the sewer + trash payment under "Additional Monies" and is addition to rent.

Best practice: hire professionals to handle all the work.

Vacant Land – Most land transactions are great for owner financing Tax Default – Usually means property is too much for the owner to handle and will often discuss other options like selling if we take the problem off their hands.

How would you handle this in the security deposit?

Personal opinion.. a couple restaurants/bars, a general convenience store, and a CVS/Rite-Aid would make a huge difference to foot traffic and a neighborhood feel.