The Little Investor that Could/Can

[Val J.]

I recently viewed a property I was considering buying that was out of my area. I'm in DFW area and prices are so high here. Even in the  C & D areas where house used to be bought for prices akin to those in Detroit and Memphis markets are now unheard of or I just don't have the right connections. So back to my viewing a potential property out of my area. I'm trying to get over my fear of  buying/testing the waters out of my area or my state. I'm proud of myself for at least putting my toe in the water and driving to Wichita Falls (over 2 hour drive) to view a property I won't buy. I know it's probably been asked many times and many ways. But how do/did those of you who have properties out of your area or state get the confidence to try other markets?   Do you ALWAYS travel to these places?  In other words how do you  SUCCESSFULLY spend money in unknown territory?