I'll assume you are able to manage your investment from afar or are closer to the opportunity to be able to properly manage.5.

In the process of building a direct mail campaign and I'm wondering if anyone has thoughts on whether it makes a difference in targeting absentee owners in a town which is more in a rural, family community versus a town closer to the city.

I know one I put an offer on the bank addendum said the EM was refundable up through day 5(inspection period) and then after day 90.

Inspection is today...

I was considering a 60 day escrow with the buyer releasing funds early (say after their inspection and contingency period 10-17 days and then doing an interim occupancy agreement with buyer so they could move into the house.

My mistake was using a 30 year term for the "4 at a time" plan while using a 15 year term for the "one at time" plan.The 4 year difference added to the possibility of inflation and higher lending rates makes it the superior plan.Ill look closer and consider buying 4 this feb instead of 1.

I should have stuck closer to my offer in the early stages to see how they wold react.

We plan to vacay and scout out the area for our own future rental property.I would think a good property management is key too, if it's a few hours away.Or at least an infrastructure to "clean"/ inspect between visits.I have seen many different contracts. some just a page, some a novel.I have seen relaxed landlording based on the honor system.I have seen strict landlording with RULES and REGULATIONS.I have been in homes, where stuff broke and they were able to fix it right away...that is my biggest issue b/c this lake is 2+ hours awayOne vacay home had a local residence to help monitor their guests (us)

I'm in Pasadena and can work things closer to home, but it seems that the lower price points to rent ratio work better towards Riverside County. 

Two possibilities. 1) Ask the agent to see the property.2) Put an offer in contingent upon inspection.