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.

He also has an internet marketing company, so he knows how to drive traffic.He even created a website for me.What can I do, so that I have something to bring to the table.I am starting with little money and have been posting adds on Craigslist, but that's all.I welcome any feedback from all of the awesome investors on Bigger Pockets.Thank You

The advice I am being given is drive them out of hibernation by paying to have someone go by once a day for 5 days and vacuum.I've read that fleas can go dormant for up to 2 years and can't even begin to market this rental until this is taken care of.