They also have an incentive to see the project succeed which requires the ability to sell off the units. 

wow you just captured lazy landlord concept in a very serious no nonsense refuse to laugh at myself way.Yes that is exactly what the lazy landlord series is about Learning how to tackle the big doableJobs that seem daunting Doing these jobs safely and to a high standard of craftsmanship The lazy part is that many of us procrastinate and really do not want to tackle these jobs This series is for those who may be on the fence or are about to embark on a similar renovAtion It's a place to share tips and tricks And read as I go through one of these renovStions I will share whatever I gleaned from the processSo Deanna I am not calling you lazyI'm calling myself lazy because I have the ability to do and I usually end up dragging myself kicking and screaming to the job site

That said, my job and family situation limit my ability to travel to remote markets or personally manage properties, at least before I can replace my income with sufficient cash flow.What tools (books, threads, etc.) would you suggest for me to use to learn the basics of remote buy and hold?

We use an extensive checklist for our DD on notes and with the ability to purchase reports for value, title and BK, as well as social media and online court system records to review many aspects of the borrows status, there is not much that slows us down. 

I'd like to have the ability to finance a property that might be under the 50,000 dollar threshold that I keep seeming to run into with lenders.2) Does anyone have a good realtor that works extensively with investors and will really understand what my wife and I are trying to accomplish?

Originally posted by @Juan Casanova:@Jason Hirko; therefore we have had a hard time getting him approved for any type of loans, and the ones we do get are asking for ridiculous interests rates.Interest rates are a function of (among other things) the borrower's ability to maintain and repay the loan.

Insightly comes with set data fields in its apps which are designed for small sales companies (and most likely will be empty fields in REI) but you can still add more fields like in Podio but it is limited in the free version while Podio is unlimited in its free version.Insightly also has the ability to track email comunication.

Then you will decide what fixtures, appliances, cabinets, etc. you will use and put together a bill of materials.

These thriving city centers also offer urbanites the ability to live, work, shop and entertain in close proximity, satisfying their desire for shorter commutes and greater walkability.

We work heavily with investors in the Southern CA and Central CA markets and have the ability to provide you with such deals.