I have made notes as I read through the forum posts but have yet to consolidate them.As it stands, I am hoping you can provide some information on my situation.So a good friend of mine and I decided to give our best shot at this and ultimately invest in real estate in the US.

If they stand by their work and there is a problem with materials they provided or work they performed they fix it at no charge ,  but to pay a property manager to unlock the door , No.

And good for you for standing strong.Here is my "I'm a heartless ***" story. 

First, there is nothing better than meeting someone for lunch, at his or her office, or even standing at a real estate club to get to know them.

I want to take the plunge but standing on the edge.

Still, I believe the law still stands.  

I know how that ends up and only a local stands a chance to make it happen ( or not hurt so much ). 

They are stand up guys who are very active in the investment community in NW AR.Best of luck to you!

One of the best ways to find out if a developer’s homes stand the test of time is to chat with people who live in houses he has already completed.

Once you are familiar with IRR, find an IRR spreadsheet and get with your friend to fill in all the income and all of the expenses and he'll see where he stands.