However, there are plenty of markets in the country where this is not the case.  

As one VP told me they want to be able to drop by and see the investor if there is an issue versus being out of the country and there is a disconnect to resolve things immediately.Some local banks will offer a "foreign national" program but want as much as 40 to 50% down which after your foreign currency exchange kills cash on cash returns.

@Cecil Russell Using a Lease to own to own method is a harder process than most of the rest of the country because of Texas law.

Like in the first phase of expansion. Where do you go for reports besides REIS ?

Well, just keep your fingers crossed Aaron Rodgers doesn't get hurt this year and everything should be fine!

Go to the introduction form and say hi, you may have neighbors that will notice you there.I'd say you can and I'd think they would recognize the term up there, I don't cross borders with my advice, but from what I see on here things are basically very similar. :)

However, if it's anything like a lot of the rest of the country, you're going to struggle to find a flow of deals via the MLS.  

James, it sounds then like you are retail because these deals are happening around the country. 

They have some of the worst landlord laws in the country.

If you do find yourself in court you will usually fare better if you dotted all the i's and crossed the t's.