A real chump move in my opinion.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Ideally you'd be there too (or a manager if you had one) as that is best practice in my opinion, but being remote you just have to outsource everything to people you trust. 

Mind if I DM you the property to get your opinion?

Asking for your expert opinion.

This is personal opinion and could be wrong so use at your own risk.1) Yes, it is possible to find deals where all of the cash flow for 5 years (and often more) is offset by depreciation. 

My opinion is that these Class C properties are better for locals who are on site and can check on the properties and do some of their own repairs.

If they really are, you should ask for copies of city permits and proof passed inspection.Fitzgerald-Marygrove Neighborhood average property value is only $87,549, making it a Class C-Minus Neighborhood (in our opinion).

The 3rd thing that has reshaped my entire opinion of the tax advantages of real estate, is seeing my 88 grandfather holding five quite valuable illiquid properties, long story short it’s a mess, it’s causing family drama, he is in zero shape physically or mentally to manage them, the all have cap-ex needs, again these were amazing buy’s literally multiple properties he bought for under 50k that are now worth over a million but there is probably a time and a place for owning real estate, so I don’t really have a need to own more than maybe a few properties into retirement.

If you want a second opinion check credit karma, ask your credit card or your bank.