Would take the time to educate the OOS client on local issues to watch out for?

Apples to apples is best.

The comparison above is apples to apples: from 2009 when he purchased the property to today.  

Yes many of us have invested in training, but you can learn by reading, watching videos (such as mine - no I don't sell anything.

You can give that a read and also watch some BP podcasts on the subject.

If you were to summarize your experience here, what would be the biggest thing to watch out or prepare for especially when doing it out-of-state?

John Jackson, F-1 is my favorite to watch.

As of today there is a minimal amount of properties if any available were I have purchased (Riverside, Corona, Upland, Ca).Timing was everything, from being the first cash offer in and getting my offer accepted.As well as watching a property go from pending to active then quickly getting my offer in and accepted.The benefit with their platform is you can track your interest list.The Cons are when properties just get listed they typically add a premium that buyer has to pay.If you get one accepted be prepared to deal with customer service in India from start to finish.

What you want to watch out for is "upfront fees," disguised as underwriting fees, admin fees, legal fees, etc.

Many people have bought, held, and rented single family houses, duplexes, and apartment buildings, paid off their debt with tenants' rent, and watched the value of their properties double or triple in value.page 131As an individual investor with no partners, I concentrate in investing in new SFRs in A & B+ neighborhoods in the $180k - $225k range in emerging RE markets in the northside of Atlanta.