What was the outcome?

What was the outcome?

Anything specific in your plan or locality that would force this?

What specific steps should a new investor take to make sure distress is only cosmetic and not structural if we have no construction background?

For your first unit, unless hiring outside management which means giving up 20% of earnings, you're going to have quite a hurdle to operate a place remotely.I don't necessarily think looking at market specific data around the country and thinking you can just dive into that market and do well makes much sense.

What was the outcome?

I know you will find a ton of encouraging and helpful people here.Regarding HELOC I suggest you connect with my good friend @Michael Barbari...I believe they can still do up to 90% which is 10% more than most banks.If you need any other specific connections here in Chicago I am happy to provide them. 

Which specific property type would you recommend when you mentioned "turnkeys"?

I guess were not sure the best route to take and specifically how to take it.

Be sure to ask specific questions and you'll get specific answers.