Long distance landlording?

[Nicolette Alger]

I'm new, looking for my first property.  Where I live is very high priced and I am having a hard time finding good deals.  However, I see places, across the country from me (specifically looking in the Gwinnet County, Georgia area currently, because my grandparents live there) that seem like great buys!  

Is long distance landlording a good idea?  For a new investor?  

Any tips for doing the long-distance thing? 

It looks like an incredible opportunity, while my local options are frustrating (Salt Lake and Utah counties).  

Any tips and thoughts are much appreciated!