...Charles, I only recommend out of state in two circumstances.  

Thanks Larry & Trisha:) Trisha I am actually looking for 10 Successful Women Investors to feature on my blog.

@Deneidra DuBois welcome to BP, and it's great to see more women from Raleigh here!

Women have to cautious when allowing a stranger to come to their home.

People throw opinions around BP and can put others in harms way due to ignorance.Yes, in rare circumstances, adverse possession may fit the bill however it's the tool of last resort. 

I like seeing more and more women getting into this game!

As far as I can read your circumstances, that does not seem to apply to your "facebook friend" (buyer bird dog) or your "connection guy" (mucha moula)?  

There is no whizbang system, each deal stands on its own, they are hard to duplicate due to the circumstances and the situation a hand, learn to identify the possibilities

Even though this situation doesn't pertain to me, I love reading how all these men and women think and perceive situations.Great thread!

There's really no good evidence/link anyone can provide as these are merely speculations - given the long bull market run coupled with "circumstances" they deemed reminiscent of what happened prior to 2009 dip.