Cops have reassured me that his game is to mess with me and bully me, but that I should not worry about being hurt, that he is basically the biggest scumbag in town.

Pay the biggest, most tatted up guy you know $50 to knock on the neighbors door and talk to him.

So what would you guys say are the biggest pitfalls to lookout for when doing REI long distance?

Investing remotely is successfully accomplished by many...i would say the biggest key is building a trusted network in that market.

Biggest down side is that the majority of condo owners hate renters and rightly so since they have invested their money in a home and some one has come in and treated the building as a renters apartment complex.As a investor expect to have issues with the HOA regarding your tenants disrespecting the HOA rules and anticipate fee hikes and special assessments that can go into the thousands.

Sorry, not the biggest reader but the ultimate beginners guide is a good read for atarting out.

Renters rights are limited by the regulations and by their landlords desires.The biggest issue with including articles in your lease is policing.

Not knowing how to manage scopes of Work can lead to contractors walking and claims.This is one of the biggest mistakes I see in real estate.

The biggest mistake was in buying a personal home instead of a investment property.

The biggest question being, do I need a partner or a mentor?