Many people travel with the family dog.

Also to build relationships and a team for multi family syndication projects 

Yes, Funds are coming from a Spouse or family member depending on the bank/lender they may require a shared account letter and or a Gift letter.

I am from the Bay Area in California and I am interested in buying a single family home out of state to keep for long term. 

I'm based on NJ and my goal is to invest in MTR, single-family or duplex, near hospitals or universities. 

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

While I have spent years reading, listening, and learning, we (my family) are finally in the place to seriously begin pursuing real estate investing.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

That's what I refer to as more "functional" theming.Honestly I'm not looking to buy this as just an investment, I want it as my own vacation place for my family, but I'd like the net costs to be as low as possible and I'd like for it to be a long term investment if possible. and if it could make money, that would be a super bonus.

I'm considering investing in a multi-family home near downtown St.