Never purchase property before having a title opinion from a reputable source.

Mary's  Counties I have a reputable supplier that I am happy to share.

Experience or Reputation && Why?

Confirm that the provider has a pristine reputation (e.g.

Not always, as some very experienced and reputable CPAs continue to offer these intro consultations. 

My reputation and proven successes did help.

This will significantly impact your success and peace of mind.Reach out to other investors, especially those on BiggerPockets, to get recommendations for reputable property management companies in the areas you’re interested in.Fear of Making Mistakes:It’s natural to feel nervous, especially when your family is involved.

If you cannot dedicate the time needed to run the investments, hire a reputable property manager. 

I live in a very rural area in the northeast and most of the markets within an hour of me are primarily class C and D neighborhoods with reputations for drug and crime problems (as well as my own hometown unfortunately) so I will probably look to long-distance investing as I get started.

The BIG issue is the EX-Wife who wishes to maintain a life style she clearly cannot afford and wants to STAY in the home with the Children BUT cannot AFFORD to make the payments on such DEBT that would allow for that (thus her need for $300K +/- in extra proceeds that would in essence be used to make those payments for the 3 years)Sadly yes there are consequences when families break up, separation's and marital divorce happens.