Has the experience been good (and relatively cost effective)?

She stated that the renter makes it difficult to show the house, and she may have to come up with money to sell it because of sales costs and comission.Her other property is in Ohio, she had purchased it in a tax auction, but never had enough money to fix it, so she has been accumulating property taxes on an empty property for six years.So I gave her a plan to sell both properties immediately and she was able to even make some money within sixty days of putting the plan in effect.

Fairborn has a good selection, and there are some scattered around the nicer suburbs too.It'll really be a question of what price point and neighborhood you want to invest in.Since your son will be at WPAFB, I'd start with Fairborn.

Hi there,Welcome to BP, this is a great website and resource for all types of real estate investing.I suggest you do a lot of research here, do not spend a lot of money listening to coaches, it would be much better to put that money to work and learn from experience.Additionally, there are many real estate clubs out there, visit them, select your favorites and meet other investors working your area.

I think direct mail is the most effective, particularly driving for dollars in your target neighborhoods.

I think it's great they selected those areas, for it will improve local business and the neighborhoods.  

If I were you I would self manage especially if you are only cash flowing a couple hundred and there are only 2.Plus it gives you experience in the field and once you acquire enough to hand off you will know what needs to be done and will be able to manage you PM much more effectively.

I agree with @Leo KingstonAbsent a pre-death transfer by the decedent, it will likely require probate to effect passing marketable (insurable) title to a third party. 

So for me I can have no vacancy and be very selective.

I think the most effective tool is YOU.