For example, I can get up-to-date pictures of a property (with time stamp on it) for as low as 10$ in 24 hours, most of the time it is more expensive to grab your car and go there in person if you also count your time invested. there is a great book called "long-distance real estate investing" by David Green (you can find it in BP book store or on Amazon) which goes over a lot of those services and find solutions to long distancing investing.

You may have some luck finding some creative solutions there https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/50

Has anyone had a solution to this issue? 

Did you find a solution you’re happy with?  

The ultimate question is whether someone is in growth or sustain mode, so that will change the strategy.

@Tom Hall there is no magical solution that's going to bail you out of this:(

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There are some attractive financing solutions available to investors with options available up to 85% loan to value. 

How can you get creative until you find a solution. 

Did you find a solution yet?