Making 200 calls per person a day or more with a multi phone line dialer.   

You'll get an idea of the rate, the down payment required, do they want an experienced manager to make the loan fundable at close- where would you get this person is it you?

I personally like Mechanicsville and Pittsburgh area. 

I personally had one go from $771/mo to $1250/mo.

But not having someone there with the properties interests in mind to verify the work being done is quality would personally make me uneasy.I would definitely look at a local PM for the long term and then after the first year and hopefully the first round of renewals you can make a more educated decision as to whether or not to keep them around.No matter what you decide to do, congratulations on the investment! 

However, I later found out that he lives internationally.His first draft was missing many important terms, such as those regarding lead-based paint, Megan's Law, etc.I questioned his qualifications for this job, and he assured me of his capabilities.I'm attaching his final version here. lease agreementI removed personal information in the contract. 

Another example; a note is going to be paid off, the title co needs every note holders signature on release of lien, again incapacitated investor.  

After quitting I would want to be doing real estate deals more full time and do something more enjoyable to supplement my real estate income (maybe teaching or personal training- tbd).I’ve thought of buying 1-3 more properties within the next few years and then using the income from all my properties and job to hammer down the mortgages.

That leaves you with personal loans and builder financing. 

This is easier than you think.Not commonly done for 1-4 unit residential, but very common for commercial.If you need a 35% capital injection, you find the human person with that capital.