There are a couple of things that are left to complete, that we can find someone else to take care of.

Which is why I would like to see if people have other forms of researching the traits of an area!

I am in the early stages of negotiating a purchase of an apartment complex.

I don't know all the intricacies of your deal, but we've done some intra-family deals with the advice and help of an attorney.For tax purposes we got an independent appraisal of the property.

Hey folks,Sorry for the rather broad discussion - I've got a bit of an odd situation right now which is rather time-sensitive, so I wanted to get this out sooner (even in a more broad & vague form) rather than later.I've decided to quit my relatively high paying job in the near future to travel for awhile (couple years, visiting home ever few months or so) and possibly even retire early.

Plus, I don't care if the economy slows down because I don't plan on selling during those times. 

If I have to take care of borrower paying on time keeping his insurance current etc, i would rather buy property then notes.I see the point you are making and that's the reason I want to check and make sure how the company is overall and someone experience with them.

Well, you'll simply take better care of your own place than a tenant will, and you'll be right there for self managing. 

Ive had rents drop on a couple of my properties in outlying areas because of an apartment building that was built not too far from my properties

You need to check out anyone you plan on giving money to very carefully.3.