Yeah like Brandon said pivot slightly, unless you are comfortable with another strategy as well and decide to make that a bigger part of your strategy.I invest in Orlando and there's a rise in prices there as well.

You'll need to specify this temperature and stipulation in the lease contract so that tenants are not surprised that they are unable to set the thermostat to 90 degrees in the winter for their personal comfort at your cost.

Knowing people in the area makes us much more comfortable...then again, we bought our Maui condo sight unseen and didn't know anyone there!

I'd suggest you go local and not deal in national investing strategies starting off, doing so means you won't be in the driver's seat but relying on others in management, valuation, financing and general operations.Have no idea of your skills. not just RE knowledge or experience but your social skills, ability to deal with the public and others.

Well on day 8 still no water, and I am not comfortable with not being able to turn on water at all.

I would say it is what you are comfortable with and what your goals are.

@John Moore I always see myself using my time on this earth to provide enough for my family to be comfortable... but also being able to use any learned skills/finances to better those around me.

I'd be comfortable saying they usually take 3-4 weeks.

Otherwise, I will foreclose, get the property and re-sell or rent the property.Knowing what you know now...given that you have the experience, what due diligence items do you need to have for you to feel comfortable buying these NPNs?

What area, neighborhood, city, will I tackle and make it my comfort zone?