The house cross the street (same floor plan, 4/2.5, built in 1960s) was sold in 2011 for 442K (great deal), now sold for 800K with only new interior paint.

Check out david greene’s book on long distance investing.  

Does it cross over at all to where you can get some good experience? 

Fortunately, it was put out before the fire crossed over to the other side of the duplex, but the one side was a total loss.If she does not take you up on that, then I would give her notice that she has to vacate, however that is done according to your lease.

It's the first time my daughter is riding in first class cross-country.

Also, it is critical to work with a QI that can help make sure your t's are crossed and i's are dotted. 

Just read several posts regarding the self storage finance,it seems SBA loan is the good way.But just talked with the bank who deal with SBA loan,it seems that you should be US citizen or Green card for finance.Any other programs that I can consider for finance self storage?

We bought a multi-plex that has a unit with avocado green counter tops!

David Green as mentioned it several times while on podcast and I always cringed because I think it may be a little more fluff than reality.  

I'm currently reading @David Greene great book on Long Distance Real Estate Investing.