(Indiana and Tennessee) Any tips on finding a deal out of state?

You have lots of out if it's not what you wanted.Just make sure you pad your numbers for all the expenses, under estimate the income, over estimate the vacancies and if it's still making sense then give them a good offer and re-negotiate after your inspections.Some of the apartment guys on here might have some good tips.

@Jason MunckI feel your paint, tenant called me last night, SAT gas furnace not working, its a about 18 degrees here.

I couldn't paint the home for that amount.

My hope is that someone will take-away a tip or two, but also that someone living without sleep deprivation will have a suggestion for me as well!

But in any case there will likely be little or no cash flow here.Another thing to think about: When you get to the three year mark and want to sell there will be significant "freshening" that will need to be done to the house -- new paint, new carpet, etc.

@Raymond B.weird it work in the prior post but thanks for the tip

This one needs minimal work; paint, flooring, ac condensor and minor repairs.

Anyone have any suggestions or tips for me?

I wish to paint it.