Communicate often and ask for pictures and video at each stage of rehab.12.

Whatever you do, communicate clearly your expectations for how they can get their deposit back when they move out.

Biggest issue I've had is delayed communication if there is a maintenance issue, "oh the toilet has been flushing slow for a few weeks" and rent late a couple of days twice.

And they're not always humming at peak efficiency or communicating well or in a timely fashion. 

Finding someone who is knowledgeable and able to communicate effectively is surprisingly easy these days.

It seems to make sense to do the 30 year but I dont trust my judgment on this seeing as i have virtually no experience.

I love communicating with like-minded individuals, and I believe Bigger Pockets delivers just that.Any questions or concerns you may have I would be more than happy to answer. make sure to check out my earlier post for more info on paid traffic for Real Estate Investing.

The tenant has communicated with you, and seems to have paid the last time she was late.

Unless you are a contractor or a "hands-on" type of investor who MUST do everything himself, then it really does not matter where you invest if  you do it virtually.

It blows my mind what others think is acceptable communication and work ethic.That being said, it is against the law for them to not present the offer.