While the IRS does not mandate a physical site visit, the IRS cost segregation audit technique guide (ATG) does suggest conducting “field inspections.”It’s important to note that the ATG is not an official IRS document.It serves as a guide and cannot be used, cited, or relied upon as an authoritative source.However, the recommendations in the ATG are worth considering.According to the guide: “A field inspection is recommended to document the physical details of the building, type of construction, materials used for construction, the assets contained in the building, the size and types of building systems, and any land improvements that were included in the purchase of the property and the condition of that property at the time of purchase.”So while the IRS does not require a site visit for cost segregation studies, following the guidance from the cost segregation audit technique guide can be beneficial.

Hey Vanessa, I manage SFH, Small Multi, and a few MTR's, but only for my own properties.

Snow Removal: As needed in winter, usually the tenant’s job in single-family homes, owner in multi-family.8.

There are lots of kids in the foster system and I think it is great that they are willing to welcome one into their family and give them a home.I would clarify that they are only taking in one or two children. 

He is the king of workflows and systems for MTR.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

I spent over a decade in multi-phasic residential development before leaving the "W2 league" of things.

Quote from @Matthew Posteraro: Me and my wife are planning on starting our investment journey by buying a multi-family home that we would live in as our primary residence.

@Joey Samudio - Build your team, build your team, build your team.Then build systems around each team member until you have a streamlined process from A - Z.Starting with something turnkey would surely be a lighter lift to get started.Why is it that you want to invest remotely?

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) commercial investment investment.