Although you wouldn't convince a lot of lenders that you can handle a 100-unit property after running just a 6-unit, you might consider stepping up to let's say a 15-unit, then a 30-unit.  

Out-of-state investors, how do you handle this?  

I have a friend that would like to partner up with me on some fix and flip deals and he will handle the construction as he owns a contracting company.  

Hi @Dan Graney,Our specialty is handling legal needs of investors.

I'm going to see if I can handle 1 winter.

I agree with Chris and the title company though: have an experienced legal  professional handle the matter.   

In order for the new owner to be profitable they MUST raise the rent and that's where potential challenges may begin.

For my day job, I work for a bank handling real estates in trusts and estates.  

In my opinion investors need to have a good understanding on maintenance and repair issues, as well as what it takes to handle improvements. 

BUY quality SINGLE FAMILY homes SFH.that appreciate.4.Always do a home inspection using a certified home inspector ( with utilities turned on) and separately  hire an A.C. company to thoroughly inspect the state of the HVAC ( it might be blowing cold air today , which passes a home inspectors test) but the coils might be shot and the system riddled with leaks and crushed air handling tubes.