Indiana Code 32-31-3-18 requires a person residing in Indiana be authorized to manage the dwelling unit" and we were planning on self-managing from Illinois since we're within driving distance.

I live in Camillus New York and would be willing to drive to you for coffe/lunch (I’ll pay for the coffe or lunch) if you would be kind enough to help me figure out the best path and possibly work on a deal with me.

When homes are foreclosed, the surrounding homes' value are lowered.

You can be driving down the road in a VERY high-end neighborhood and then suddenly without warning be in the hood for five or six blocks for no apparent rhyme or reason.

I'd like to start investing here in Fresno or the surrounding towns.I look forward to contributing to the BP community and making connections!

Surround yourself with really smart professionals, and you will do well.   

I started driving for dollars everyday in Maryland, and noticed some of the things these GURUs talk about, and started taking notes on what investors look for.

The goal drives the best strategy, not vice versa.

Also, PA is a short drive away and much more affordable so consider that as well.

Specific to you as a real estate agent, track all miles you drive showing homes and write that off in Sch C P2 box 44A (yes I have that memorized) to the greatest extent your CPA tells you it's lawful to do -- this is one of those magic write-offs that minimizes your tax burden while having zero impact on mortgage qualifying income.