Feel free to reach out to me and ask me questions, we are a Veteran owned and operated mortgage company.

To me it feels like most neighborhoods here are dilapidated, cheap with little demand.

I would also continually watch the market in your target area to get a better feel for what is selling, what features are important, and how long houses are sitting on the market. 

How would you feel if the "skilled"  handyman mis-wires something and there is a fire? 

If you need a rec for a lender that does this type of loan feel free to reach out, happy to share his info.

You will also get a taste of property management and learn the ropes as far as tenant relations, contracts and screening.Another excellent strategy that I feel is the most powerful tool you can use in today's market is to purchase this home with an Assumable Loan! 

Feel free to reach out! 

Personally I am not sure what investing out of state looks like, and I would truly feel incredulous if I could get help from any of you amazing friends here on bigger pockets!

People OFTEN feel lying is a good option because its "easier".

I had a project bite me in the butt because I wasn't more diligent in "checking in" on the contractor.If you need any help or additional advice, feel free to reach out I have helped a lot of my investor friends purchase properties in other counties in California.