Out of State Investors Advice

[Azinga S Ming]

Hi, I took this past year to learn and take as many classes as possible on real estate investing. Now I'm am finally ready to try and acquire my first property but Massachusetts, my local area is ridiculous. Homes are going for 10,000+ above asking site unseen and distressed homes in crappy neighborhoods are going for 300,000 minimum.  

I stared to look into out of state investing in a price market I can comfortably afford but it is difficult to find responsive help.  I called two real estate agents who turned me down because I have zero investing experience.  I'm currently talking to one now but he has a very nonchalant attitude about it.  Has any one worked an out of state deal remotely? Do you have any advice?