Having "boots on the ground" for out of state investing

[Christopher Evans]

Hello BP members,

I am thinking about investing out of state. I know having/knowing people in the area to vet these properties and lay eyes on them is a big part of mitigating the risk associated with out-of-state rentals.  I was wondering if anyone had any tips as far as how to do your due diligence if, in fact, you don't have those people you can rely on.  Any tips would be much appreciated.

Chris