Since then we have moved and now live about a 5-6 hour drive from the property so obviously we cannot show it ourselves to potential buyers.I'm wondering how others may have handled showings in this situation.

Of course, it is on you to do your homework (which you are obviously doing) but if you don't see many deals and want to get into the game in your area, at some point you have to hold your nose and jump.

Hard to say it seems.Also, after having a discussion with an appraiser, I understand there is an obvious difference in how one would appraise a duplex vs a single family home.  

I obviously said yes!  

And investing on your own can't hurt, obviously, but institutional players tend to want people with institutional mindsets, which is why it's good to get a degree that institutions will respect.Several years ago, when I was thinking about changing jobs from law to real estate, I sat down with a college friend whose family owns one of the world's biggest development firms.  

Those numbers are obviously better, but there is a pretty wide range between $1,200 and $1,600.

I will state the obvious and say not to mention 95% of what you told us when telling the tenant your decision.I know in my lease paying in the grace period is not late.

Obviously I haven't seen the property or know the condition it is in but a 20k rehab seems kind of low for a 315k ARV.

obviously the owner needs to sign it as well as.

The contractor has told me that he would be finished on time, but know he is not showing up some days and obviously on other jobs.