Quote from @Chris Seveney: @Steve K.100% agree which is why I am against people doing seller financingThey are investing in a security instrument that is typically over leveraged because they may sell a $200k home for $220k, and get 7-8% taxed at ordinary incomeI can invest in other investments and get 8-10% taxed as qualified dividends or get depreciation and have ltv’s below 70%… throw in these borrowers are typically not underwritten properly and have a high chance of failure and I scratch my head why people think this is a great ideaI think a lot will learn the hard way in the next 2-3 yearsI’m not against seller financing, I’ve used it a few times personally to purchase in order to accelerate my ability to build my portfolio.

If all that you are worried about is money than you will never build relationships nor will you gain loyalty.

Where I live it's two 4plex buildings 8 apartments.

should realtors have to build a few homes before they can sell new builds ?  

Starting to work on building my own portfolio and looking to invest out of state myself.

I’m an eager guy ready to build something great and long-lasting.

Investing as an LP in syndications/funds is a great way to build a passive real estate portfolio.

And yes: the pictures should form, sequentially, a walking tour through the property (building on your "flow" concept).No only are you correct on each item, but I can't stress enough their importance and significance. 

If you're looking to invest OOS you should check out this Bigger Pocket Blog here: Core 4 Members of a Profitable Long-Distance Real Estate Investing Team (biggerpockets.com)explaining what's needed and how to build your Big Four team so you will have boots on the ground ready to move full speed ahead when you're ready to pull the trigger.

I'm employed with the Columbus Clippers and intend to utilize part of our housing stipend towards building equity in a property.