There are 20+ CPAs and accountants on this site that specialize in real estate taxation.

You know, one of the most effective ways architects can help real estate investors is by using smart design to boost returns on investment.

Also, about seeing a property in person:  I have found local real estate agents, who are willing to go out and take photos and email to you, for a modest fee.

Louis, MO real estate, ABODEbucks is a full-service STR-specific management company charging a flat $250/mo + $20/night booked.

Consider consulting a real estate attorney or CPA to determine the best strategy based on tax efficiency, future sale plans, and estate considerations.

This does pose a challenge since that real estate is a lot more expensive than if you go more west and south.

As a result, while the US market is stuck in the lock-in effect, the Canadian market is kinda booming so it makes more sense for Americans to consider Canada nowadays, except for the fact that Canada has on average one of the if not the most unaffordable real estate in the world.Hope this helps.

But unless you get a value-add property, purchasing real estate really doesn't make much sense in this environment?

You are referring to "no money down" real estate.

Real estate is always evolving, and what works in one market might not work in another.