Check out my personal favorite, Set For Life by Scott Trench , or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey.3.

@David WaltonAttorney's are great - ask a real estate attorney about this though to double check.

It's rarely worth it unless you are just getting some kind of phenomenal deal.

Also find out if they have a move out list for you to check and what the expectations are (ie I expect any carpet to be professionally cleaned and want a receipt, over is cleaned, if you had a pet any poop in the yard to be picked up, etc).  

Vegas is nearby to you and could likely check up on it a couple of times a year if needed. 

check this company that handles a lot of overseas investor,  small company but I found good to deal with and have purchased property in Mexico with them.  

I just had a guest check in and the ceiling fan blade (less than a month old) fell off and hit him in the head (no injuries or anything) but they would like me to come take a look at it.  

Check out zen business. 

years until rents increase or I can re-mortgage at a better rate, if we will ever see those kind of rates again.Also long time lurker and finally joining - I used to frequent this site when I lived and worked in the area years back.

Of course, you will still need some kind insurance policy to cover your butt.