I think it's a rather challenging, but a very important step if you're going to buy out of state, because most of your returns will be dictated by the macro-economic conditions of the market you're buying in. I

Seems like every time I go in, I get 40-50% off.

I sold the east Dallas duplex in I think 2019 for close to 700k after buying it 2003 for 275k~. 

The challenge is finding a multi-family unit in the right area to invest in. I

So where you invest and what you invest in is an individual question as to what crap or not do you want to put up with for a yield?

Once I figure out a few markets I am interested in, I plan on establishing a relationship with investor friendly agents in those markets.

I'm not super familiar about the area your looking to purchase in. I

Nope says the driver with a lock and chain in is hand.

;)By the time most investors deal and handle with 100 "leads" and 4 weeks to do it in.. I

When investing out of state in is important to have your team in place prior to purchasing a property.