Absentee Owners 4 hours away

[Jamane Y.]

I have an absentee list of owners that are 4 hours away from me. I plan to send them letters about their property, but I'm concerned that I am 4 hours away minimum from them. So I can't see the properties right away. Would like to wholesale or flip the properties if possible. I'm not sure how to handle the distance. I'm working a full time job, so getting there is not going to be on a daily basis. As I was writing this I thought I could get a partner from the area. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Jamane

[Brian L.]

Hi @Jamane Y. I'm a little confused. The term absentee refers to an owner that does not live in the home. Is there a reason that you have chosen to focus on homes so far away from your location? Typically people focus on the market where they live or a neighboring market. It would be very difficult to invest so far outside of you market unless you have someone on the ground where the properties are. Is there a particular reason why you're not focused on your local market?