Like ground school for pilots, you don't need an advanced trainer yet since you're not flying heavy iron. 

Personally my rule of thumb is that once I've met the buyer in a common meeting ground (REIA meet up, special event, etc) and exchanged information it's fair game.

I am looking to invest in NW Indiana market and need a reliable agent who can be boots on the ground for an out of state investor like me.  

Charge but no conviction there would need to be other grounds.  

Most local banks do not like to lend to outside investors and want "boots on the ground" as they call it.Not impossible but what expectations do you have for a loan?

If you are looking to become an investor, it is time consuming to get it off the ground.

I also was born and raised in Denver and have family and friends there that could be helpful as my boots on the ground.  

Now I know this is an extreme case, but if I had stayed in control when I first bought the property and stood my ground when they pushed the limits of the new landlord, I wouldn't have had an issue. 

So, I believe the potential for a good land lease (pharmacy, bank, etc) could be upwards of $9K-$11K per month.My issue is that the land couldn't afford to pay the $6K-$7K a month now, but eventually I would be able to sublease for a long-term ground lease for $9K-11K month and make a good profit.

I'm sure you know there is a lot of nothing but cows, peanuts, cotton and wheat out there on top of the ground.