(I am an apartment manager, graphic designer, web designer, social media expert, publicist, writer, festival planner and very connected person in Tacoma). 

If so I wouldn't sweat it, maybe just deduct the cost of your visits for the estimates and research and return the rest.If your guys can't work and you're allowed to keep the deposit then use that to pay your crew and find something for them to do while you line up the next job.

@Frank HouptI start with picking an area of the country I think I would like to visit and I have direct access to either by an "easy" drive or direct flight.

I don't charge for estimates, but neither do i visit potential clients that don't have things under contract.

I have visited a few and will make sure to schedule a visit with each one over the next few weeks so I can analyze every possibility.  

Hi I'm a web developer living in Guadalajara, Jalisco.

But even after extensive Auditor website searches and white page look ups I'm at a stand still.How will this benefit the both of us?

@Ahmad Hijazi  prey is a little strong... but there is no question that CA investors are market makers all through out the mid west and turn key venues. with out them the real estate would not be worth even whats its worth today it would only sell for what a local investor is willing to risk on cash flow basissee my famous thread " 2% rule kills Values"  8 pages of thoughts from most of the top players on BP

It's the National Association of Residential Property Managers that most of us (good) property managers belong to, and it's a good place to start to get a few company names for your first interviews.If you go to the Home page and click "Search for a Member" it will give you the option to choose a state or a chapter.

I am on the same page when it comes to investing for income.