Nice to hear. 

Hi BP members,How would you handle a nice deal with house having potential sewer line issues?

@Derek Dombeck Option contract is a nice way to legalize the handshake agreement.

Always nice to have another Ohioan on here!

As I always stress in these sort of posts, if you're considering an out-of-state purchase, visit the area, and  always have inspections done.Also, since Jerry isn't licensed, he's either working with someone else for property management after the sale, or he expects you to find your own. 

@Mark Weinstock that was very nice of you, some people will want to know where the property is and they could " help him out" and in the mean time take the property right out from under Maurice.

@Daniel Walters how often do you visit Dayton?

You'll get a greater ROI if you are hands on but it will also take up more of your time: visits to your investment area, finding reliable "boots on the ground", managing the process from afar...Personally I'd be looking at the full turn-key experience where you pay a bit more for the property but it is ready to go and you can enjoy getting the return on your investment.

@Ivory Hayes and @Ali BooneAre there any cities/towns that you’d suggest I visit? 

If you like low repairs and dont mind the HOA fee and can still make a nice return then either sector will work.