Or search the forums and blogs here, I'm sure you'll find some good info.It's also helpful to know local ordinance. 

You will be too detached.5 is required in some states and not in others so a lot if left to your viewing on-site so if you are not seeing it in person, you need full photos and videos of every part of the basement and attic so you have an idea of where the trouble lies before making an offer.

It explains the team that you should develop to have a strong foundation under you while investing remotely.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-team

Bigger Pockets can't stop sponsors from going on other sites (podcasts).

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

I'll try to post it separately because I can't remember if specific company names are prohibited on this site.

I'm trying to sell some prime building lots right now and all of the builders I've talked to don't want them mostly due to being backlogged on work thanks to labor shortages and not wanting to deal with the huge hassle and time commitment/expense to get a building permit.Ironically, politicians in the past have contributed to the problem by actually going to job sites to round up and deport workers because many are undocumented.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Google only recognizes a word after 5 impressions... this is why websites are so repetitive, especially blogs. 

Am I better of just running my own rental comps instead of using the HUD User site?