I get 1-3 calls every week from out of state and international investors who have been taken to the cleaners by wholesalers, other investors, property managers, etc....

However, once the traction is built I will have to move soon thereafter, but I feel like if I can get it going here and learn how the process works internally (with title companies, estimating rehab, finding buyers, etc) I can continue the process wherever I have to move to.

Our clients from out of state and international have had much success in that area.

Far along in my real estate investing career, I envision owning larger apartment/dorm complexes near universities with a high international student population, and making a business of facilitating the study and exploration of foreign students in the US.I look forward to meeting all of the BiggerPockets members in the Brevard County (Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville) area, and hope to learn the skills and confidence necessary to be successful in the business!

@Jennifer Bott @Steve VaughanSection 179 cannot be utilized for rental property components or personal property placed into your rental for use.Instead, you will want to research the applicability of the De Minimis Safe Harbor, Sec 263(a)-1(f).

@Jason NatelleI would mention that there is another option - you can invest in non-turnkey options in different cities outside of your local area.99% of our clients (which are all international clients) follow that approach: they do not buy turnkey solutions often and they do not buy locally (as they are keen on investing in the US).

Stay close to irlo Bronson or international drive.

The single most powerful component of a note that drives the present value is the amount of the monthly payment.  

You will need internal appraisal. 

An internal inspection once a year to verify properly functioning smoke and CO detectors.