Multifamily real estate that has been on market over 200 days..

[Aimee Smith]

Hi. When multifamily real estate is listed on sites like realtor and loopnet for 200 plus days, does that generally mean its a bad deal? I'm looking to buy a 12 unit apartment complex, but it's been for sale for nearly a year. Plus, I want to be a long distance investor, but someone in my family is in the real estate business near the place I want to purchase to help out. Can I ask for things like an appraisal report and inspection before I even fly over to see it myself? (I live several states over). Thanks :) - A