I just wanted to see what others thought .. can you build a portfolio via crowdfunding to mirror physical R.E investment returns?  

I know you can also incorporate - but this comes with a series of issues too.....having capital, it's another 'tax entity', etc

If a CPA and you don't need them to be physically located in the VA area (it shouldn't really matter where they are physically located) let me know and I can make a recommendation.Eric

However, non-citizens must be  very careful not to carry out any of the physical labour on the property themselves, but you may be able to depending on the type of work visa you have.  

She was relieved to see them leave so that she didn't have to pay for constable to come out and physically remove them from the property and wait while her and her husband put all their belongings on the curb.

With Lease Option it will allow you physical control of the property (lease) and later down the line gives you the right to either exercise the option to buy the property or to just walk away. 

I would probably look for an area that had houses old enough to show physical distress just be virtue of age.

Physical - A thorough inspection of the site, inside and out of all units and grounds.

@anil @mike  Yes Wifi is a cool idea and I will incorporate that into my business offerings as well.  

I have checked tax records to confirm past rental histories and most applicants have no problem lying and thanks to positive re-enforcement of tenants staying several years, I will physically drive to check reference addresses and interview individuals with signed consent forms in hand for this practice. i wish it could be easier than all the effort but maybe that is why I am here, to find easier solutions. sorry about mispelling I never get it 100%.Lol!