"I am leaning toward a $100/month reduction" You are leaning in the wrong direction by allowing emotions to drive your business.

We do, however, have some unknowns that we want to investigate before closIng, and have an inspectIon period once the contract is sIgned.While thIs has been developing, we’ve been driving for dollars and mailing to property owners.

I am a Magnolia resident and I drive by that building every day!

Though I did do a lot of "pre-elimination", just by driving past a house for sale and seeing it's neighborhood/condition.   

But I can't find enough deals and it's driving me nuts.

Otherwise my wife would be trying to drive by everyday to check on the property putting me in a bad place.2) IRA does all the funding.

Signing an assignment deal without seeing the purchase contract is like buying a used car without driving it.

Also, I guess that lots of you have maid market visits like this so if you have any suggestions of “must do” action items for an out of state real estate investor that would be great.Scheduled Plans Meet with local connection (friend REI) – general discussion over locations, economy, having a good time and meeting other people.Meet with Agent – first Face to Face meeting + attend showing of researched property at that timeMeet with PM – first Face to Face meeting, meet the team, see previous work available for rent, request to meet other professionals in the industryAttend local REIA meetings (I looked at the local REIA and they have 3 meetings on that week.)Personal time - drive through Concord + Gastonia (secondary markets except Charlotte city) main locations and get an eye view of “lower condition” propertiesAppreciate your comments.Thank, Guy

I will check out REIpro and attend REIA's next meeting tomorrow just to be able to have conversations with people.Congratulations on taking your first steps into financial freedom, i am finally getting in my car and just driving for $$ today just to get a proper view of properties in my neighborhood and around.

I think of this all the time when I drive past the local transfer station.