As Jose mentioned, you don't need to be present.

Why $100, once Brandon mentioned that in his podcast, that's the least that he would take in buy and hold, but i doubt he would take that now. 

I know this is off topic, but I was one those people at one time, and even though I say there’s somebody who will back me for the expenses you mentioned, they’ll only back me to a certain point, and this is beyond their point.

Yes, it a delicate situation.I would probably have to have a mortgage written up as you mentioned. 

However as mentioned she works in commercial buildings with a MUCH higher price range so I am unsure how much she will be able to help.  

@Brandon Turner Brandon, i know in your book Investing With No Money Down you mention you can partner on deals for the down payment money.

I'm assuming a friend or another investor mentioned it?

@Ray Harrell thanks for mentioning that.

You mentioned a promisorry note but you did not mention a mortgage (or deed of trust) to secure the note.

Tons of markets in the Midwest will have properties in the range you mentioned.