A friend of mine in Maryland is starting a GC business and has a deep roster of subs.

Looking for some advice on a tenant issue. 

A little introduction, just trying to finish getting my profile setup.

A few quick tips:Run your numbers – Flip for a profit by factoring in renovation costs, holding costs, and market trends in the area.Line up financing early – If you're using a VA loan, it's great for long-term holds, but for a flip, hard money or private lenders might fit better.Build your team – Lean on your local contacts (family, friends, or contractors) to be your boots on the ground.

He does a great job for all of my out of state investor clients.

We play games called, "lets show the property to a perspective tenant" and "lets go to closing together" and "lets deposit money in your bank account" and "lets review your college fund investments".

We have a rental in Washington state.

A lot of out of state investors reap the upside potential of the Nashville market (and protect themselves from some of the downside) by investing in the high-growth (yet moderately priced) secondary markets near Nashville (i.e.

The location is prime—adjacent to a college that has experienced 37% population growth over the past five years.

My primary objective is to buy something within a few hours of residency.