Develop local contacts: If you can’t physically be at the property, you need a solid team to act as your eyes and ears.

Quality and security are both major concerns, and there's plenty of negative experiences shared by my colleagues who tried this route.Anything that does not require physical contact can be outsourced, including offshore. 

Unless their was a problem with that particular unit such as the appliances didn't work or other physical problems that should have been corrected you can't just have buyers remorse.

Hi @Sara Hopson, we're not physically based in NC, but we do lend to the NC area.

I am really torn between choosing a traditional brick and mortar broker and eXp because I am not sure I’ll get the same in-person training at eXp that I would at a physical brokerage (being completely new to the world of Real Estate, I would love to learn the most that I can and build connections as I go).

Im not used to all this physical work ..lol..I do got to say though, I am starting to feel good and not so sore everyday .. anyway maybe I'll be able to make it to a meeting or two down that way this month also .. hope to see you at one or two .. good luck and God Speed, Michael Short 

I just made my own assertions based on what I physically saw and the conversations that I had.  

Drive around and take down the addresses of properties you find that fit your criteria physically, then skip trace the owners and call them.

@Mia Duncan I unfortunately don't know these specific markets but there are SO many people investing in those areas that I'm sure can help you reach your goals :) And if you're physically moving to Columbus, OH, I'm sure you'll find good deals in your own backyard.

I believe that you could qualify buy working remotely for a US company as long as you are physically in the country when the work is performed (most of the time at least).