While personal credit may also be evaluated, particularly if a company member holds at least 25% ownership, demonstrating sufficient liquidity is equally crucial.

Wholesaling is very appealing and I'd love to meet with any current wholesalers who can give me some personal advice or expertise.

I supply toilet paper, paper towels, liquid hand soap at all sinks, dishdetergent, dishwasher pods, one new dishwashing sponge, spray oil, salt & pepper (I buy the plastic disposable ones for picnics so they can't be refilled) and a few other spices, trash bags, some cleaning supplies such as Simple Green and microfiber cloths, coffee filters, plastic wrap, ziploc baggies, laundry detergent, and dryer sheets.Guests are asked to bring their own shampoo, conditioner, personal soap for showers, sugar, creamer and coffee. 

Looking for a Texas lender that can answer some questions or give opinions on doing a cash out refi on a rental property to help pay off personal debts. 

House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.

A month later now, they are insisting I come and see the place in person and see "how well it turned out".

Yes, a lot of personal finance people preach the rent option, but house hacking is almost always superior. 

It is either rented or it's not and when it's not it can quickly become a financial alligator.I would be surprised if a duplex in Lansing was more expensive than a single family house in Maine.As far as managing from a distance without a property manager, I would not advise it personally.

I personally haven't heard the best things about CA tenant laws.

Online auctions such as auction.com or hubzu.com or even in person auctions.