Yes, you can; however, both wholesalers & cash buyers will utilize bandit signs.

I have a duplex here in Ardmore, OK with very low taxes, all separate utilities that rents easy and currently grosses just about $9000 a year.

That was very helpful.The numbers that I have at this point are as follows...HOA - $30/monthTaxes - $100/monthInsurance - $250/monthManagement fee - $140/month ($1400*10%)Sewer, water and utilities are paid by renter.I'm currently speaking with a loan officer about a cash out refinance to see if I could qualify for one as well as what the numbers would look like.  

We utilize various forms of technology to collaborate seamlessly with our clients and rarely have issues.If you are set on using someone local, search the BP forums for investors local to you and reach out to ask for a referral.

Depending on area and specific property, you may also have some utility costs and/or landscaping.Trash service - some areas included in taxes, others usually tenant pays, but if landlord typically pays, add that in.Maintenance and cap ex, when you have a specific property you can fine-tune those numbers.  

The shop had just resigned a 3 year lease extension, an so I decided to use this deposit along with my own saved up cash as a down payment on a property in the US. 

Seems like kind of a tight deal to me especially if landlord is paying any utilities.

Every issue you run into can be solved by utilizing this site.

The major misunderstanding and likely the key driving the utility of these instruments is notion of ease of eviction.  

If it is 100% vacant, there's a high probably it has been red tagged or deemed uninhabitable by the government agents and will require extensive and scrutinizing rehab under their very particular and money extorting eyes.