Also, attend local real estate meetups in your area and talk to local investors doing deals in that market. 3.

(which I like) so I would like someone with local experience rather than be the farthest flung property for a city-focused PM (if they'd even do it) and potentially become neglected or incur higher costs because of distance and/or unfamiliarity.A little help?

@Ryan PetersonJoin the local Real Estate Association.

Just make sure that the local zoning laws and HOA (if applicable) allow for this arrangement.Down Payment Terms: Spreading the $20k down payment over 6 months can ease the upfront financial burden, but ensure you have a clear agreement with the seller on this timeline and any penalties for delayed payments.Best of luck moving forward,KC 

Looking for an answer hear won't be very reliable unless you get someone local and very familiar with your exact area and has done what you're looking to do very recently.  

I'd connect local investors and find a partner with experience in that space.

If you decide to invest out of state do a LOT of research to substantiate your decision compared to what you can find either locally or within a few hours drive of where you are.

This includes working with a knowledgeable agent familiar with your investment area, finding trustworthy local contractors for your projects, securing responsive insurance agents, partnering with investor-friendly title companies, and connecting with lenders offering suitable financing for your strategy.With your goals set and team in place, you should feel more confident in your approach.

If the lease is already executed, then he can run whatever radon test he wants and you can argue with him about whether it's a valid test and perhaps depending on your local laws make him prove there is a problem with a better test.

For cabinets, I have a local cabinet shop I can send you.