I had an Amish roofer remove the chimneys without first checking to see if they were vented (they were).

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The personal check they wrote me upon move-in bounced (my mistake for not insisting on a cashier's check) and then they sent me a sneaky Venmo payment to cover it right before it was about to bounce with no explanation for the Venmo payment until I reached out to them.  

You can also check meetup.com or search facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area. 

In short, he seemd like a "regular Joe" and he had this laid-back style about him and he explained property ownership in simple terms (I was 24 at the time) for me to understand. 

Do people regularly invest in properties they can’t afford the mortgage of with full vacancy?

I would also qualify it on no damages that exceed the security deposit.Hopefully you have detailed pictures before renting, and is a good reason for regular inspections to check that HVAC and other equipment is functioning properly, and allows inspection for damage from leaking roofs, etc., as well as tenant damage.

So be sure to check with your prospective insurance provider.

It's an out of state property, so going to check it out for myself isn't a viable option. 

Check it out!