New to investing and looking for advice

[Lilah Johnson]

Hello all - 

I'm a registered nurse based in California looking to start investing in out-of-state multi-family properties, hopefully within the next year. My goal is to hopefully own at least 25-30 doors in the next 3-5 years, each cash flowing at least 400.  Since this is all new to me, I am doing my due diligence by reading all of the books I can possibly get my hands on, absorbing all the Youtube videos I can watch, podcasts, etc. I think I've narrowed down that I'd like to invest in Ohio. 

I also don't know how this would work if I've never been to Ohio. Are there particular zip codes I should avoid buying in? Secondly, Is there a way to buy property remotely without ever having stepped foot in the property or would I need to prepare to request time off to be present during the process?

Really, I have a thousand questions, or so it seems. Any advice anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.