With technology being so prevalent, is it impossible to find and close on a deal completely online while only using a friend to view the property (for due diligence purposes) in the area where the deal is located?

Then I can raise that number after I get good reviews. 2.

I've read online that you can further reduce the capital gain by adding others to the ownership.

I went straight to the sellers agent because I was told through an online inquiry that there was an offer on the property that was being accepted.

I've reviewed the record and would be happy to answer the question you posed via that support thread, which I'll reopen and do presently. 

Time to review where my post 7 months ago on real estate cycle. 

If she wants to invest, I recommend an S&P 500 index fund through any online site such as Ameritrade.

Did you review that terms of the agreement with the tenant and emphasize key points?

Perform your Due Diligence, Review the Financials and Budget, Reserve Study, ByLaws and Rules, Is it Rentable, What are the Board Members like, FHA Financing Available, etc. 

I've been toying around with some online calculators and I've run into an issue so I'm hoping someone can help me out.Scenario:Enter Loan Amount, Interest Rate, and Quantity of Payments.