Did you travel to the location to meet with a RE agent? 

Queens based here but constantly traveling, would love to chat.

I rent apartments and houses often because I travel for long term.  

I think if I was retired I'd probably mow them all most of the time, paying a premium to have someone mow when I was traveling during mowing season. 

To have the discretionary time (and wealth) to travel to Hawaii on a whim is one of many life goals of mine.

Once you have title, then you can do the rehab yourself, or just sell it to another investor.Lots of lessons here:1) Don't loan money in second position unless you understand what happens if the borrower defaults.2) Don't loan money 3,000 miles from home, unless you're prepared to travel to the property to attend a foreclosure auction.3) Plan better. 

My sister is allergic to a lot of things and with some carpet for her it is the backing on the carpet. 

We have to get better and be proactive in August, I missed the boat (again) this year, because my wife is a teacher and August is a travelling month.

The first deal was a fully occupied fsbo duplex that I was going to partner with my sister on.

I want more time to spend with my daughter, to travel and to make more money for my family and many generations to come.