Everyone thinks it is not a good idea :-(.

I like @John Underwood idea - turn off the utilities and call the Sheriff.And once the house has been cleaned up, get a PM company to run this for you, I don't think you have the right mindset for this, and you can't have your son run this forever, right....?

I am wanting to buy my first rental but not sure if starting out of state is a good idea since I'm new.

It'll be interesting to see if any other, more seasoned Canadian (or American) investors weigh in here on this topic.

.- Property receives one set of taxes- Both houses are approximately the same sq ft. (1300)- Two single-family homes, not attached (two different addresses)- Property size 0.45 Acres- Township won't allow subdivision unless each house sits on 0.5 acre lots- Will reside in one house upon purchase, and will rent out the second house- One house currently rented out for $1,400 a month with a one-year lease- Purchase price $260,000Looking for ideas or best ways to finance this type of property!

@Stanley Blackman I really like the idea of partnering with a contractor.

Same idea.

Even if you copied someone elses, its just a really bad idea.

Unfortunately my complex won’t allow-but great idea for future investments! 

Is it a good idea?