Ideally, I am looking for someone with familiarity with investing in out-of-state rental properties, but other than that, it's a relatively simple/standard situation.Robert Leonard

Have to become a member first but very simple process.  

Is there a method you us to keep the structuring/management simple?

If you follow that simple rule, you will be fine most of the time.Best of luckStephanie

It could be as simple as the return was not worth it to them, but might be to you.

I was thinking Cash for the simple fact of not paying interest.

My kitchens are simple and galley-style, so it shouldn't be too complex, but I was wondering if anyone has had a good experience working with any local installers / contractors to install countertops for a reasonable price.

This is the simple economics of supply and demand.

Seems like you started prioritizing and that will be vital going forward.

I have posted in full detail in many threads here in BP how to do that, simple do a search for how to estimate rehab costs.