Watching probably over 100 podcasts by now it seems the majority of successful investors are against this practice as well.

And now Brian wants to talk about his (surely Magical and Trademarked) Cook Islands product. 

Be careful with major rehabs long distance 

Lots of major improvements in the city, AAA baseball might be moving in, developers flipping entire neighborhoods I wouldn't have walked down last year.  

I haven’t looked at the house in person to know if there are any major underlying issues yet but I’m thinking I could purchase this house for around 20-23k, put 5k in it and rent for 600-675.

It has made me a very wealthy man but i'd be lying if I didn't tell you that It's a war.Here is some of what you can expect in Cleveland or any other major metropolitan market in the $7,000-$30,000 price range.House was vacant after tenant's were evicted.

They do a large majority of our brokerage's escrows.

The vast majority of the populace are clueless and incredibly scared about going at a transaction without an agent. 

As a complete aside, here's a few other snippets about me: my cat, Bucket, is an 8 yr old Cornish Rex and thinks he's a human toddlerI've been married to my AMAZING husband for 4 yearsI enjoy reading & knittingI try to work out a few times a week (but my husband is the major athlete in the family with marathons, triathlons, etc.)I SOO appreciate Bigger Pockets and all of you members! 

Most likely going to go with the FHA or 203K route as this is our first major investment.