My main concern with the long distance investing is getting cheated on quotes from contractors because I can not be there to see the work.

Maybe you’ll want to rent from now until May on a longer term lease, then switch to Airbnb type short term rentals so you can enjoy the cabin personally too.I also look at craigslist roommate / sublet prices to see if I can make more money renting the house furnished, by the room, to working professionals on 6-12+ month leases.

I'm a real estate investor from Atlanta, GA and am looking for property managers & contractors in the Huntsville, AL area. 

The contractor kept promising 2 months, it would be complete in 2 months and each time that deadline would come and go.In July I'd had enough and asked if I could take over on his behalf, be the quarterback and get this house to the finish line.

Always enjoy talking with other investors about the Providence market. 

I had allowed a contractor/handyman doing work on various properties I manage and own to live on site while he was doing the work in one of the apartments. 

I plan on getting a written estimate from a reputable contractor that deals with fire damage.

I’m a self employed contractor and I just purchased my first rental, but had to get hard money through a D lender.

I don't have consumer debt of any kind and enjoy doing tasks myself, saving $90k per year. 

Also, other properties that I love in booming cities are maxi-storage or light industrial buildings that contractors or service providers can call home for their businesses.