Common sense also says that person may get tired of that daily drive and seek to move out within a year, unless such travel is common for that area and similar housing is in high demand.

Yes, even the person manning the drive-thru at the local fast food joint is representing that company.So, for me, it was simply an indicator of their inability to use good judgement.

Architecture and design have been two of my greatest passions for as long as I can remember, and I can't picture myself presently doing anything outside of real estate.I see great opportunities in real estate for young people with the ambition and inner drive to succeed.

Not really sure what your question is, however if the issue is that you are uncomfortable with determining value, since it's just one property, you could search online for an appraiser and spend a few bucks to let you sleep better.If there's access problem, you can order a drive-by appraisal for $200-300.

Once you learn to Network and realize those 'competitors' can often be your best customers or point you to other resources, you really get a leg up on becoming a creative investor.Houston is a HUGE, spread out Metro area so there is no way I'm driving 2.5 hours or more with traffic to go see a house on the other side of town when I can partner with someone I know who works that area and let them do part of the work.  

I'm in Fort Mill, not sure if he drives out to this location or if anyone may know another closer?

Welcome David, Houston is at the center of a national drive from institutional & portfolio investors to buy SF rentals.

She was near Sydney, Australia and this required her to drive to US Embassy to sign in front of notary --twice.While we can't record digital signatures (yet) I love the ability to send docs to escrow digitally, who in turn use a mobile signing service (DocPros) who has a nationwide network of mobile notaries to sign up principals and Fed Ex signed docs back to escrow.

I could just imagine some poor tenant prospect driving down the street and every single property had a 'For Rent' sign on the front lawn!

Obviously making a phone call is less work than driving around, get info, and taking pictures.