To me it feels like most neighborhoods here are dilapidated, cheap with little demand.

Personally I am not sure what investing out of state looks like, and I would truly feel incredulous if I could get help from any of you amazing friends here on bigger pockets!

How would you feel if the "skilled"  handyman mis-wires something and there is a fire? 

In my market this gives me the same cash flow return as buying more units, just not the added benefit of having more buildings to build future wealth but I feel it’s a smarter play right now given my financial situation.

You will also get a taste of property management and learn the ropes as far as tenant relations, contracts and screening.Another excellent strategy that I feel is the most powerful tool you can use in today's market is to purchase this home with an Assumable Loan! 

Feel free to reach out! 

Good luck out there and feel free to reach out with any questions!  

I had a project bite me in the butt because I wasn't more diligent in "checking in" on the contractor.If you need any help or additional advice, feel free to reach out I have helped a lot of my investor friends purchase properties in other counties in California.

This may look and feel like an impossible list, but it is not.

I said I didn't want to bother them with petty things and they said "We know the types of tenants this guy is putting in here, so if you feel even slightly inconvenienced, please call us."