What's the consensus on investing in states you don't live in?

[Benjamin Brooks]

Hi all,

New investor here. I live in CA and had already had some reservations about becoming a landlord in CA due to horror stories from co-workers about how tenant sided the laws are and having those reservations confirmed with these eviction moratoriums. What is the consensus on investing in RE in states you don't live in? Let's assume you know the area etc... any common pitfalls? I see the logistics of getting to the property if needed as an obvious initial red flag. Would probably be looking at CO/AZ/TX... maybe OH.