Finding properties in physically good condition can be challenging.  

In fact the exercise of such power would drive down the HOA's property values.Suppose the real estate market values units in a condominium community at  $ 1,000,000.00.  

He totally trashed the place and decided not to exercise his option.  

However, some times I need to go into a physical location to do things like get cashiers checks to bring to auctions. 

Can you paint, do landscaping, teach exercise classes, or painting?

I have really only thought about physically buying the property through conventional financing and building up that way.

If a $300K house is being offered for sale for $1250 - there is something wrong: either physically with the property itself or financially.There may very well be a deal here, but tread very carefully lest you find youelf the proud owner of a white elephant.

There are ways to streamline PM business processes with certain software programs, but PM entails physical work on the properties and relationships with people on the ground, always. 

Josh L.Most markets affected by technology go through a phase of contraction, but never quite disappear (think physical books, electronics stores, video rental). 

I am Canadian and would prefer to invest locally, where I can physically walk through properties when needed.