Hello! I am a big fan of the BiggerPockets community, and just getting started on my real estate journey. They say there is no better time than the present, but it is definitely a little harder during a pandemic. I'm in the market for a small multifamily (2-4 unit) which I will plan to house hack one of the units. I'm interested in the East side/Hope street or the Atwells/Broadway areas of Providence, RI. It's a pretty competitive market. My problem is I have not been able to walk through a property in person due to owners not being comfortable with the current social restrictions. The property I'm interested in looks like it could need a decent amount of work, and I'm trying to estimate renovation costs. Any advice on making offers on properties without seeing them in person- such as inspection clause language? Given the current circumstances would one consider offering a lower offer subtracting the renovation costs? I'm super new to real estate and the Providence Market, so any advice, guidance, or input is greatly appreciated! Hope everyone is staying safe.
