Not trying to scare you, but a lot of lawsuits happen because the landlord doesn't follow fair housing laws, or simply neglects repairs etc.

Following this for my own interest

Or send him the following ice trays from Amazon:

Rodrigues' recommendation may change this), but my next question would be, are there any cities/markets where 1 of the following are true: 1) You have family/friends that live there, 2) You travel there frequently (either for vacation, work, etc.), or 3) Somewhere else you've lived before AND know the area well?

I have the "Bidding to Buy" book next on my reading list, following by David Greene's "Long Distance Real Estate Investing" book. 

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If you get 1% to get an appointment / follow up call and close on 1 you are winning. 

There is a safety and follow up piece to have the proper information.

.- One deal failed and the property sold in Dec, however I was not informed until Apr the following year by the lead operator.

Columbus has an active following on this website so you are in the right place