However if the roles were reversed, I would feel quite insulted that you feel, I as a seller can't make my own choices.

It is virtually a stress free role and becomes easier and easier the more you do it.

. ;-) Thank you again for sharing your story, and congrats for doing something that may not have been “the popular choice,” but without-a-doubt was the fastest and most effective.

You do not have a choice. 

I'm currently Reading "How to invest in Real Estate the Ultimate Beginner's Guide to getting Started" by Brandon Turner and when i"m finished i'll be purchasing "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to buy, Rehab and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties" by David Greene.I have never done any investments in my life but one can only assume doing this as a Foreign Investor is a little more difficult than being a local one but i'm sure this can be done with a strong team and the more knowledge and strategies come my way the better.I plan to buy and hold (Multi Family preferred) first in Philadelphia, PA because i have family there so figured it may be a little easier to start before i eventually branch out in the future to other states.From the podcasts, webinars and from what I've seen reading some forum posts i can tell this is an awesome community so any knowledge, strategies and words of wisdom is highly appreciated.Looking forward to your reply.Thank you.

Compared to hard money, its better rates, longer terms and lower fees.Hard money has its place though, if you need to close really fast and if you haven't had 2 or more exists in the last 24 months, then hard money might be the better choice?

It’d be a lot easier for both of you. 

I know a few of these mom pop shops throughout Indy ( rural) At that point it seems easier to find a private lender and with these numbers that's probably the best way to go.

Best Choice Water Heaters charged $2k including a small amount of plumbing.

It is always easier buying something that is already fixed up, but you create real wealth when you can find a property that you can create equity.