Should I work with a realtor who doesn’t live near my area ?

[Stephanie Sicard]

I am in the midst of buying my first rental property and I am searching for an investor friendly realtor . I was contacted by a realtor who also has investments and who seems pretty knowledgeable . The only issue is that he lives 5 hours away , in Jacksonville, Florida. Do you guys think this is a good move or should I look for a realtor who is closer to my area ?