In a nutshell, investing long distance is all about building a trustworthy team - RE agent, PM, lender, and contractor.

I am looking for a trustworthy mortgage broker,inspector and property manager in Cleveland,Ohio area.Looking to build a team for multiple properties.

Or you can go with some other turnkey providers who are more transparent, educating, and trustworthy. 

Make sure that the content you put out helps lend your brand an expert, authoritative, and trustworthy reputation.

If a contractor has worked with a provider on over 200 deals, the chances that they'll do a great job on your property as well is higher.. just as long as it's a trustworthy provider.

He is extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy.

There are countless threads on these forums of inexperienced investors trying to start off with an OOS property, and completely losing their shirt.I'm not saying it's impossible for an inexperienced OOS investor to succeed, I'm just saying it is MUCH harder than investing in RE in your area--this is true for experienced investors, and it's exponentially more true for inexperienced investors.As others have mentioned, you'll need a team on the ground, but more importantly--you'll need an A+ team you've thoroughly vetted that is trustworthy, and that you have properly incentivized to go above and beyond in helping you succeed.Yes, you will need to learn how to inspect and analyze properties, and you should personally go to the property yourself before purchasing. 

Quote from John S: Knowing what I know now, I would look for a trust-worthy syndication and start investing in them.

I agree with @Tyler Fontaine, know your #s and get connections with trust worthy people there.

No that something always trustworthy.