I’m not really sure of the logistics — perhaps just email threads, chat sessions, Skype calls, in-person coffee meetings, etc.

Good Evening...Forgive my elementary question.  I've put my first investment property (with tenants in place) under contract.  I won't be closing until mid April.  Is there any need for me to meet with the tenants bef...

I would tackle that debt aggressively as I'm assuming those have killer interest rates (starting from the highest rate debt first).I don't know logistics in Maui but have you thought about doing any/all of the following for additional side income sources?

I'm focusing on a particular home in Monroe, NY (Orange County), and I've scheduled a look at it with the listing agent.A friend of mine suggested to look into Bigger Pockets, and I bought the No Money Down book by Brandon Turner, and reading up on the logistics of home buying.

I suspect its a fairly regular transaction, I just don't have any clue as to the logistics of it, or where to start.

e.g. you could continue to just rent the location and let the renters handle the rest of the logistics, OR you could start taking on some/all of the responsibilities a la @Jon Crosby's wedding venue.  

At least on the next deal I'll feel a lot more confident with the idea of long distance investing and the logistics involved!   

The market is hemmed in by mountains, which renders plenty of land unbuildable, and the logistics of driving in the mountains means it takes longer to get places.  

Prior to that I served 8 years in the Marines working as a Supply and Logistics Clerk.I learned about bigger pockets through my brother who is pretty new to REI as well.

Spain and Portugal are good examples of countries with great investment potential but the logistics are just a huge burden.I'm currently looking at acquiring an E2 investors Visa and setting up an LLC based on the West Coast, dealing in real estate, long term rentals and vacation rentals.