I could do the slab and door in half a day and a visit to family I got there.

You say "invest close to you" - I assume because its easier if / when market visits are needed?

-Can be difficult managing tenants/businesses from out-of-town-May add on extra expense of a management company to manage it for youStep 1 - Determine Where Out-of-State you Want to Buy-Somewhere you have lived, worked or visited often.

On August 5th I get a call from the mortgage servicing company that they went to pay the taxes on the property and there is a discrepancy of nearly $600 and that I should visit the tax assessors office to see what's going on. 

In addition to BP, I'd recommend visiting Mr.

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I'm visiting with a good friend of mine during the trip that lives in the area and I'm looking to also invest in some projects with her in that market.

I have been researching Camden, NJ for some time now, and I have visited the location a few times to get familiar with the area.

Drive by BEFORE announcing you are coming over and take photos of the front yard to see if they do anything to it before you arrive for your visit.

I highly suggest you visit the township building and build a relationship with the people in the office.