I mean, when companies treat their customers like that it usually doesn't work out very well.But Bill's comment makes a lot of sense, too.

The Realtor Board has a session coming next month investing in smaller multi-families, great material and chance to network.5.Zillow, Loopnet-Let take a look on these popular sites and see what properties are going for.

If this guy does not work out, i'll be hiring a PM.

Or possible contact the father and work out a lease agreement with both him and his son on that agreement.

Work out an agreement on how to split and what he/she puts in.

Since that property is comparable to the one your looking at the comps should work out more or less.

You will find many good resources here.Check out the free Bigger Pockets Real Estate Guide http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.Remember at any session 70% of the reason you are there is to speak with everyone there.Good LuckPaul

. :)BTW, all this "contact me" and "I'll do that stuff" is really for a PM as such really looks like solicitations to assist in a deal or work out some arrangement, we don't do that in the forums, not to be a forum cop, but I do have the badge....LOL!

Dell, have you bought houses that you were told or you knew that there was foundation issues and how idd it work out for you?

I live in Seattle and was looking at investing outside of the city (Everett, Marysville if you are familiar) but am curious about out of state investing as the numbers often work out better.To get to the point of my question, how is a beginner supposed to invest out of state?