Sound fishy?

[Skylar Dejesus]

I am about to purchase a MF property in Tampa, Fl. It is a duplex I've posted the details in my previous post. Long story short I went to Tampa viewed the property and had it inspected. I am now back in Tennessee but the owner is now out of town for a month. He wants to close on the property through fax, is that possible. I've never participated in a deal that is not face to face. Does this sound fishy? I am not familiar with long distance deals. If any BP members who successfully invest in separate states have any advice or how you would properly go about the process I would love to hear your comments and recommendations.