There is a very big difference in my point of view hearing from someone who knows someone first hand vs. someone who just goes and does some internet research. 

(Like I think Craigslist is still one of the best websites on the internet, but for some people it's a total turn-off because it still looks like 1995).Capterra.com is a great site for research in this category (and business software in general). 

Therefore, remote investing is your only option if you do not live in a city that meets all these requirements.Regarding your concern about not being able to visit the city: You likely won't discover much more during a week-long visit than what you can learn from the internet in a few hours.

If you aren't an excel expert I wouldn't bother trying to make your own or scour the internet for an analyzer tool that may or may not meet your needs. 

i would never tell a random person on the internet where they should live. 

I've listened to some "internet gurus" talk about being able to pay more for a house (through subject to) than its currently worth because of how much the backend value would be. 

I suggest like one of those Canadian get-aways where it's awesome fishing, water sports, and no internet or cell reception. 

how revealing that you don't find it disturbing that:Marco Santarelli was soliciting investors by email and on their internet web site up until June 20th, when Marco Santarelli who signs the email as Founder & CEO, sent out his email suspending payments without previously mentioning any problems.

Unfortunately, there are so many concerns regarding internet safety issues.

Internet is a hard place to accurately judge character.