Every situation is different but one thing that is constant is cash is currently cheap to borrow but doesn't seem to be staying that way for much longer (Much longer is relative).

Relatively new investor here!

Also, can anyone point me toward an HML willing to loan to a relative newbie for investing in NPN?  

A CRM App can track that lead through the whole process.Be forewarned that Podio has a learning curve, but is VERY customizable and relatively easy to learn.

I only lucked up with the deal because a friend was selling their deceased grandmother's house and they had to close in a short amount of time because of legal dispute with another relative over the property.

I've leased back to family members who were not on title, after a purchase and the relative had the past owner as a family member who was not on the lease.

@John MatthewsThank you for the welcome, too.  2015 Goals are relatively low but I hope are realistic.

Must have an LLC, ITIN, etc.Some of my Oz relatives have invested in the U.s.

Thanks all, thanks especially @Joel Owens for the very good analysis of the issues related to investing from afar ... 

As far as the value, that's a relative issue.