i am a newbie investor and i am interested in discovering what markets are good to invest in, i live in NYC and i feel like investing here would set me back financially.  

So it’s a good idea to create a process to do it w/o being present.What i suggest:1) Schedule a time to meet 2) Apologize that you won’t make it shortly before3) Have them send you a photo of their drivers license 4) Give then lock box code and have them call you when they leave the property This helps since they think you’re going to be there.

He also has a short certificate.

So you can use the HELOC as a short term instrument and then refinance it out but make sure you can get the leverage you want.

(this is important if you do need a short term loan to purchase then refinance out - and the answer should be 1 day...very important that it is 1 day on title is all that is needed to refinance) What is my minimum down payment required?

In short I feel aimless in my research and am looking for help deciding on a direction

Shortly thereafter we stopped working with this individual, he was surprised to find out that as a customer you too can be fired by a Property Management company.  

Are you able to find long term rental properties that cash flow in Bend these days or are short term rentals a better route?

Do one short term and one long term for a year.

The listing agent has been stonewalling us, not giving any info.From what I've read on this forum, it seems quite common for Fannie Mae to only discover legal issues with a property after an offer has been accepted.