@Benjamin Ying1) Waste of time unless you are buying hundreds of units.2) Any option to minimize risk is usually a good idea.3) Always better to visit an area before investing.

Look for a local credit union that can offer a cash-out refinance once the work is done, ideally with minimal seasoning.

Another thing, the threads move down the forums rather quickly because it's so busy, so the odds of your post being seen for long by very many people is minimal. 

Our website was just OK, our email campaigns were hit and miss, our conference presence was fairly minimal. 

Explore a DSCR Loan with Reduced Down PaymentSome lenders offer DSCR loans with minimal cash-to-close requirements if your property cash flows (even marginally).

Minimize expenses and pocket as much of that $60k as you can.

We try to set up at least 3 timeslots each week when we can schedule all the showings to minimize the tenant interuptions.If they won't cooperate or cancel too many scheduled showings, we warn them we will pursue collections to the fullest extent of the law. 

Not the nicest areas, but nice enough.. and I would be looking for minimal cashflow, banking on appreciation. 

Some are led by seasoned investors with a wealth of knowledge, while others may be run by people with minimal experience.

It ensures you’re bringing in responsible tenants and minimizing risks.