I have no idea what you mean in regard to lending to my cousin, but it doesn't matter. 

However I did note that houses are mostly really old, e.g. 100 years or older... any idea if this poses challenges in things like lead paint presence, outdated wiring, rusty plumbing, etc., or have many of the homes already been updated?   

Tell us more and I'm sure the BP community will have some great ideas for you

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What I have learned is that it's nerve wracking to invest out of state, but sometimes investing out of state is a great idea since it could be the most bang for your buck.

There are plenty of websites that can give you a good idea of property values in your area.

Having an idea of the appreciation is an important part of keeping score.

I wish you the best of luck but your idea if scaling is severely flawed. 

You may want to call AA or Al-Anon to get some ideas.

Additionally, it's a good idea to connect with a Property Manager early on.