I would also avoid doing that, and I think most people will agree...well I would pretty much BET most people on this forum would agree.I would recommend finding something that needed minimal repairs.

I think your best bet is a local investor there who understands that market and already has a portfolio there.

They are betting on the odds that you will miss a payment or go past the twelve month period.

But, I'd bet there are still ways to halt process right up to the moment when the auctioneer says, "SOLD!"

Find a REI coach to help you would be your best bet.

I'll bet the store to the left is for bridal gowns!

What if the worker partner decides that physical labor and being outside in the cold is more valuable than your managing the project from your comfortable office and begins resenting you or money guy?

I too am a buy-and-hold investor so I bet you'll enjoy it as well.

@Jim Marks I bet your looking back at this post and seeing that every deal was gold back then lol. 

If there is a maintenance issue, I try my bets to have it resolved that day.The PM fees can vary and be quite high.