I wish there were more people who were honest and cared about actually helping others, so that's why I take the time to do things like this.

You still need to maintain the properties, you still need to have good property management, be careful with tenants, hiring contractors, etc. 

Stuff happens.... as long as you are as vigilant as possible to get issues taken care of as soon as possible, then you are holding up your end....many hassle are out of your control.So is it just not being able to use the kitchen sink?

*personally* (I'm an odd duck) I don't care about pictures, or income radius, or pages that talk about what makes San Diego great, etc.   

I suggest you look at local tax rate, insurance carefully, utilities are low if you have to foot the bill. 

could you assume her loan and give her the cash to make up the difference for purchase price/ cut her a deal on living in it until she moves out while you own it.

If I could get it rented for the area's market rent it would cash flow nearly $300/mo but I would hate to have it sit on the market for a long time and then I have to cut the rent a lot just to get it rented out.Thanks,AJ 

Or can i afford a "special assessment" for what ever reason the condo association needs one if i buy a condo.Good luck and take care.

My first lender was a private lender so they did not care that I was not putting anything down.

The title company doesn't care because they're "excepting" it from coverage.