Depending on the nature of your property and the particular Cost Seg provider's MO, there may or may not be an actual site visit.

Sorry for taking so long, but I've been having my own growing pains.One of the things we're not really looking closely at is the hyperlocality of Pittsburgh, a fundamental understanding of the unusual nature of this place and how, through insularity and other factors, it tends to punish long-distance investors.

I currently live in Round Rock, TX, which is 20 minutes north of Austin, TX, but I'm also interested in investing in Houston. 

Due to the nature of the possible time and repair costs this may lead to speak with an attorney that can advise you on law suit. 

It's only natural because the market took off like a rocket, and people became "rich" with equity. 

A local condo that you can easily check on might be a good way to learn the ropes of being a landlord without adding the complexity of long-distance management.Out-of-state investing, especially in areas prone to natural disasters like hurricanes, comes with additional risks.

But the 20%..... were freakin rock-stars!

(Not to make it an Eminem song, but we ALL only have one shot on this rock)...Have you thought about getting rid of the headache ones and then concentrate on the ones that are performing well?

It's random, and those were just the people that I happened to meet over a couple of hours (and I'm not naturally extroverted).

If you want a short term rental, just purchase a Hard Rock Hotel property in downtown San Diego.