Just the same as investing using your own name to own property, not smart from a legal or liability aspect.

Not with today's technology. 2-4 days is too long and I would not deal with it.

Brian you are a better man than I am, You have to consider these agents work hard too, and also, the majority of agents could not tell you about structure or anything else, You may have a boat load of investors, but eventually it will bite you on the butt, If you were buying properties for me, I would expect you to see them, However, That's my opinion, Because the minute the Investor gets a Big Lemon, Your credibility goes out the window, Thing about others before yourself, it does work, be smart, look long term.....Zack

Unless someone has credentials as I do, an AA in buildig Inspection Technology, you are at riak. 

I am trainable, smart and motivated.Thank you for reading.......  

No idea - not smart enough to know.  

With all of the subsidies, rebates, tax credits, etc, the technology is improving to the point where it is almost a breakeven in some ares.

Technology basically eliminates the need to use a local professional.

I also think you're smart to have an idea of what you'd like to do, while at the same time being flexible and realistic enough to say that things could change in terms of your niche. 

They are a little behind the time with their technology - I totally agree but they have always done right by me and I have several loans through them for properties out of state (AZ).