It can be quiet the heachache occasionally but also alot of fun.

You run into the occasional doctor or dentist that buys a property that they can't handle (due to time and distance) and just want to get out of but it is rare and the apartment brokers typically have a long list of buyers that will snatch up any decent deal.

Occasionally you get lucky with someone who trusts you right away and just happens to be looking to do real estate deals.

I know this will definitely take time to accomplish.I have worked with contractors and occasionally project manage for family and friends.  

I'm still in the valley occasionally to visit family so maybe we connect next time I'm in your area!

I travel to PA for business occasionally and have been thinking about buying rental property over there, among other states ...Chris.

Stay there occasionally and rehab it for a year.

Understand that they may occasionally object to your price (LOL) however, take heart!

I have relocated to the Bayreuth area - job related - recently, looking to get a handle on RE markets in the area to build RE business (mostly buy-and-hold, with the occasional fix and flip, as much as working full-time and family life will allow for).It would be great to connect with some "local" experts or find like-minded souls in Germany to exchange ideas with...

It also helps when you occasionally sell a property.