The reality is virtually all MLS purchases in most markets will be initially negative cash flow.  

@Evelin Negrete - If you don't want to manage tenant communications, hire a virtual assistant for $5-7 dollars an hour and have them take tenant inquires.

Hire one of VRBO's "preferred vendors" to come and shoot a NEW video of your place, and it will now be in their "Virtual Tour" section, and you now have a video again!  

virtually any state out in the west will fit this bill.. careful with STR regulations though

You can create sub-accounts for each property and create virtual credit cards you can assign for use with certain properties or with certain providers like your cleaners or handyman.

---So, learn the neighborhoods where you plan to invest and use Google Streetview to virtually explore them.3) Poor Tenant Screening - they typically can't sell a property until they place a tenant.

@Jeffrey Radcliffe,A self-directed Solo 401k can be invested in virtually anything except collectibles.

By the way 10 years is the low end of the range that I indicate purchasing is virtually guaranteed to be a good investment.

I was going to say virtually same but I figured the message was clear enough. 

I'm curious if anyone has used 1800Accountant and if they would stay steer clear or if it's a situation where they offer pretty standard services in the world of virtual CPA firms that have CPAs with direct real estate experience to dedicate to real estate investors.