Most of them are able to remotely purchase based off of referrals, numbers, photos, videos, 3rd party inspections and whatever else they need to feel comfortable.

I am very new to the realm of real estate so far I been thru just about 100 videos but no other form of education on R.E I believe I have the basic knowledge of R.E down pack but I know I have a lot more to learn and that is why I am here.

Holy smokes, this article/video should convince you pretty well that you shouldn't let your "passive income source" be too passive.Not everything should be delegated. 

@UgwuUche take a look at the GSD Mode videos and listen to the pod cast, Joshua Smith has a wealth of information for RE agents.  

BP has tons of information including free online videos and educational courses and even has it's own podcast in itunes.

Engelo help me find a GREAT lender to refi the duplex (about $49,500 @ $450 monthly, PITI), and Engelo's other partner Dominique helped me find an insurance companyHere’s my first duplex on youtube: (Engelo is a little hyper – I think to prevent hyperthermia, video was shot in January)https://www.youtube.com/watch?

If you upgrade to PRO, you can go in the webinar archive and check out all his videos on deal analysis!

I have read books and videos on what to do and what actions to take.

I've been  watching YouTube videos, reading books/articles and taking classes on REI for a few months....

@Dustin PallsAndy McFarland has a good video about this on his YouTube channel "I love real estate stories".