Sight unseen offer

[Carlyle Campbell]

Hey guys, I have done a few deals but still wet behind the ear. I need some advice here. I live in Virginia where I reached out to a home owner who lives in another state who has a house that has been unoccupied for over a year. He wants me to make a cash offer sight unseen and I will not be allowed to get inside the property. What are some recommendations to mitigate this situation?