I don't care what the currency is because I own physical assets with intrinsic value.

Call me old fashioned, but real estate is an income producing physical asset.

Rochester and Dover are seeing steady appreciation and rental demand thanks to ongoing development and proximity to Portsmouth - hard to find great deals here.

Networking through local meetups or REIAs can connect you with experienced investors and potential mentors.With your REITs as a passive foundation, physical properties could give you more leverage and control.

If the problem is not being in close proximity, for some it might be too hard to book a flight to see the property for themselves.

You always invest for appreciation not solely, you always invest understanding it's a physical asset and requires different risk measures.

LTR, MTR and STR work in most larger markets (~top 30-40 cities by pop, or be proximity to metros/attractions/employers).

I would place MUCH more emphasis on connecting with the right team than on actually visiting and getting comfortable the physical location of the market. 

@Harsh Poshti from my point of view and given the location's visibility on 355, proximity to the Clarksburg outlet and residential surroundings, a mixed-use approach could maximize your property's potential.

Good pictures, and good video walk through's are also a good thing to have so you can forward it to them and make sure they review prior to letting them do a physical tour.