investing outside of your local area

[Ashley Travers]

hi! i’m curious and hoping someone has some insight: what does everyone do when they’re investing outside of their typical investing area? whether it’s buying out of state, or just buying outside of your normal neighborhood but in the same city. is there something like rentometer? i’m interested in a property about 30 minutes away from me and i know a part of this particular city is beautiful and the other is quite dangerous so i’m looking for a way to “vet” the area. thanks in advance!