I to have a ROCK solid electrician such as the plumber you mentioned and the ironic thing is the Sheet rock guy that has given me so much trouble as of late was recommended by my electrician!?

I got a Freddie Mac loan for my commercial property and in the approval process they mentioned they don’t really like distant out-of-state purchases for first deal.

I would suggest you mention to all that want to see the house what your criteria is before meeting and showing it.

You can cash out from#1 and #2 around the same which you mention.

If you need to take online, I heard one Agent on here mention 360training.com.

That being said - he did mention the roofs are new (the quad is made up of two top/bottom duplexes) and appliances are newer, so sounds like information forthcoming when favorable to a sale. - The area is not bad at all in terms of crime, etc, but is surrounded by low income projects and other types of modest housing, so don’t know if a reno/flip would provide the income that would make the project worth the time. - For buy/hold - this area has many section eight and the new owner would probably have to be open to that to limit vacancies. - it’s wood Construction and the current owners seem to have had issues with termites, as they’ve fumigated, which includes tenting and removing tenants - expensive procedure that could significantly impact cash flow.The agent I worked with to get this info is excellent and has worked with investors before - pm me if you want her contact.Good luck!

@Sean Almeida  I've lived in Latin America so am familiar with the type of risks you mention.  

One would need to target that small segment with that specific need (foreclosures and probate sales as you mentioned) If those are the kind of deals you're looking for.

These same portfolio lenders should also all allow you to transfer it but that shouldn't be necessary if you start with an LLC upon purchase.I work for a lender that offers a line of portfolio products along with the other loans mentioned above. 

You mention that networking and utilizing what the speakers said as one of your keys to growth.