Since you are evaluating multiple out of state locations, this may be more challenging, but I bet you could find some folks here in the forums who can point you in the right direction. 

@Alec McGinn your best bet would be do a joint partner if you really have a deal that make sense and you present it someone with your business plan and offering memorandum some one who understands realestate should definitely partner with you .

I’d  bet it has a low vacancy too .

But I would bet you 1000 bucks they were up-charging me at least 40% on each turn over.

But your best bet is to house hack a du/tri/or quad-plex.

@Matthew Hall title company or attorney are your best bets.

Betting on the appreciation is speculation btw, not investing - although lots of people do that (didn't end well for people in 2008 though).My .02c

We got it as a place for my in-laws and their rent is covering all the bills (no capex savings at this point).I have some friends who are into REI and as I've looked at retirement savings and retiring early I think REI is the best bet.

@Danish Ali Wholesaling is a brutal industry, but your best bet is to get licensed.

With nothing to do and no power, we made bets on which pool chair would go airborne first.