You certainly don't have to live there first, but what you are doing now is not helping you.

I could do all cash with perhaps some help from family (less than $15k) or friends/partners (one has asked me to find something he could join in on with $20k, the other serious one has about $35k-$50k to invest with me). 

I’m 18 fresh out of high school, I’m trying to start a real estate investing company and I need a lot of guidance, any help is greatly appreciated.

I put together a few resources for investors to help them understand the good areas and bad areas, what to look out for, and what to avoid.

Of course, happy to help! 

Perhaps what you might consider doing before investing the amount being asked is decide if you want or can assemble a similar list of professionals to help with your activities!

BTW, Nathan you have been very helpful to me in the past as well...

Thanks for the help.

Hey forum, Need some help.

If anyone knows or can refer a licensed engineer or architect who can help us out.