TWO  is the lender local can you eye ball them and do they have a brick and motor office.THREE did they approve you over the phone or internet and just need you to send in 200 to 500 dollars for due diligence fee.. and once they have that they will move to closing.If the answer is its your first flip,,,,, and lender is not local just hit you on the internet or on BP somewhere,And they want ANY kind of up front fee... other than paying for a third party appraisal and a modest credit check fee.. ( just like qualifiy for a rental).. then chances are they are not going to close and you will lose whatever money you give them.

@Julie MarquezI have a 5 car garage that contains no vehicles.....

There are varied opinions on this rei vehicle, but the one thing that seems to be agreed upon is that a management company of great quality is a must for the property to work out. 

Don't accept a subpar tenant without add'l deposit money.Congrats on your new retirement vehicle!!!

Which vehicles do you have that you find the most reliable?

Getting you into the dealership and test drive a vehicle is half the battle.  

Looking for feedback on this investment vehicle for out of state investing?

Casa Grande has its own employment bases and is getting more with bringing in a new motor company and several other companies that will employ thousands of workers.  

If the laws become pro-regulated and does not affect 2 to 4 Family buildings, I win because my buildings will appreciation tremendously.If the laws become pro-regulated and DOES affect 2 to 4 Family buildings, I lose a bit of Value in my Property Portfolio but I win because I expand my Property Management Business tremendously.If the current laws do not change OR if it becomes more Landlord friendly, then I expand my current Portfolio.I like to encourage Investors to think of their Investments as more of an Investment VEHICLE.When you drive your Vehicle, if you stare at the Rare View Mirror (meaning past data) too long, you will crash your Vehicle.If you stare out the side view (the current data such as today's cash flow) too long, you will crash your Investment Vehicle.HOWEVER, if you look through the front windshield almost ALL the time, you will be able to see the signs that the BRIDGE IS OUT before you drive into the River.

Basically what I want to find out is a comparison of a real estate investment versus what returns I could get in another investment vehicle (like the stock market).