Since you are looking to be a developer, it would make sense to start with your first ground up project.

If you are in the landlord business you should be boots on the ground.  

Perhaps the best way to get off the ground if it all comes together would be to create a network of investors like yourself that find notes they have to walk away from due to being elderly/disabled or otherwise truly desperate.Gail, I can't thank you enough for your tips and advice!  

I am going to remain remote for the time being but will rely on my sister in Edinboro to be the "boots on the ground". 

Thank you for the on the ground insight.

It seems that we are having a hard time getting off the ground, so everyone needs to make an effort to come if they can!

I'll keep my ears to the ground, and it would be nice to connect with investors in the area such as yourself.  

We are grateful for any guidance and direction.

I came looking for advice, I got much more than that, I'm grateful for your support and encouragement.Unfortunately I did wire the funds and the deal closed, so now I'm holding what seems to be a worthless title.

What I'm trying to say is you need to have eyes and ears on the ground. :) If I were you I wouldn't focus to much on the cash flow.