The break in talking due to plane noise the locals refer to as the Pt Loma pause.  

Hi Kristin,If you're planning to finance real estate in Illinois using only your rental income from properties in California, a DSCR loan might be a great option for you, especially since traditional income-based loans might not be feasible without local employment.A DSCR loan focuses on the property's ability to generate income rather than your personal income from employment.

@Richard Heck just sell them yourself i put mine 10 bed and 6 bed on bizquest and also contacted local realtors and local schools that train administrators and managers for ALFs,  , i get 5 inquiries a day 

I specialize in helping foreign investors setup investments in Dubai and work with experienced local companies, so the process will be handled by us from A to Z like we've done countless times before. 

Is there someone you can report her to at the local housing office?

.* Call local property mgr's and/or ask for referrals from your relator friends/associates, and ask them for referrals - sometimes they will be nice enough to offer helpful advice, especially, if you tell them you will consider using them when you turn the house into a rental in a yearAs a 27yr appraiser and Realtor/Broker, the paint job has minimal affect on the value, unless it is so bad that I have to mark it down in quality and/or condition.

I realize that the difference between a few city blocks can make a difference, so local knowledge is welcome!

Talk to a lender that specializes in VA lending, preferably a local one.

Hey @Coty B LunnI manage my own for local properties but I use a property manager for long distance. 

I am local and could even view in person to get a real time experience if you like.