There is no reason why you can't start the conversation over the phone and knock the door when you are ready to make an offer and need to see prop and take two dozen pics and video.

Hi Isibhakhomen, it's going to be hard to find an cash flowing LTR in the area you're looking unless you find a creative financing opportunity or take over someone's mortgage. 

We've got stable W2's and good credit.I do own OOS rentals that I acquired over the past few years.

IF No comparable sales meet your value, no loan available as is over 100% loan to value financing.

Depending on what type of income/payout you received from the deal (as shown by the K1), there may be chances to offset some of those tax concerns from the K1 with real estate or other vehicles. 

Slow down and take a deep breath before making decisions especially where money is concerned you can sometimes be blinded and make bad choices. 4.

However, there were other jobs ahead of mine and water leaks are a priorty over broken sewer lines. 

I lived over in Thailand for a bit.

Lenders will be looking for stable income over an extended period of time, and you can actually use your 4 years of college in addition to your current job as qualification to your first mortgage. 

I believe Muskegon through Montague are up and coming vacation areas that have been passed over for a long time.