.-- If we've made it this far, I feel like they've been sufficiently vetted and that I can trust them.(3) Now we can move on to the property, where we can visit/inspect the property to verify what was in the package. 

Drive through small developments and also watch for rehabs as you’re driving around.Make sure to get 3 or more current project in process refinances, 3 or more current past clients, visit some job sites in progress to see how they look.

However, we have the cash to actually purchase the property if we need to, but we typically double close and never have to actually buy the home.Before I even spoke to the seller about purchasing the property, I researched the market ( Columbus, Ga), visited the area to get a feel for what was going on.

@Jerry CounslorI would start visiting your local real estate meetups and conferences.

We recently visited my native country Colombia and are seriously thinking about purchasing a condo in Medellin and renting it short term.

Now that is not to say it might not be more involved than that for you on your particular unit but if you screen well and teach your tenants how to pay you without you having to go collect rent then I see no reason why you cannot manage it from your phone and go visit when you are in town.

If they're not, then it can take another 1-2 weeks to schedule a sheriff's visit. 

I recently got another notice and I went to visit the property, really nothing wrong with the hedges.

If you get a group together and let me know when they meet, I would consider traveling to visit the group. 

My suggestion is to visit with several Lenders, put ALL the cards on the table, including the crappy ones, tell them what you would like to do, and ask if they can see a way to help you.Good Luck!