Buying a property in another city?

[Audric Crouch]

Hello everyone, I am new to bigger pockets and to real estate investing. My wife and I currently own a duplex and live in one side of it. We are planning to move to a different city (about 2.5 hours away) in about a year and want to buy another multi-family residence there. I have found a 5 unit building that is currently for sale in our new city. Should we try to purchase it now and hire a property manager or just pass on this property and wait until we're ready to move?

[Raymond B.]

Audric Crouch,
Welcome to BP.

Are you familiar with the new city that you're moving to?

If not, rent a place for at least 6 months, so you can become very knowledgeable, about the new city.

Raymond