Your best bet is to get the rec from an investor-friendly agent who also flips (but be very careful with this, so many fakers) or an investor.

I look for liens that will be removed or that may stay, ownership history, platting, zoning, exit strategies, cost & profit analyses, and above all else; I physically look over the property.

Once you have this team in place, you should have the foundation to invest in any market confidently while not being there physically.

First time I physically saw the property was the day we closed.We are very happy with the Naples area and besides the STR rentals we use it a couple times a year ourselves.Good luck.

@Toby Khan I’m not positive honestly, best bet would be to reach out to them.

The re-vitalization of Flagler st by Moishe Mana, the big bets billionaire Ken Griffin is making on this city, brightline train, the Beckham soccer stadium will be ready for N America World cup 2026, the double decker hwy $840M Signature bridge connecting downtown miami and miami beach and the 30 acre park underneath it. 

It would be smart to do a full lease audit, estoppels issued, and tenant interviews.And if you are buying cash, there is nothing mandatory, since it is your money at risk. but again, physical condition inspections, understanding of tenants (they are a great source of information about issues with the property that the landlord may not know or may not disclose), surveys to understand accurate property lines, etc.

That’s the best bet. 

If your goal is less required documentation, DSCR is likely your best bet as most everyone as mentioned, possibly a bank statement program depending on your job structure. 

If you have deep pockets, I think Austin will eventually reward you, but if you are a newbie in real estate looking to cash flow positive day one or shortly thereafter, Austin is probably not your best bet in TEXAS.