Would you expect a landlord to NOT thoroughly clean after the last tenant moved out before you moved in?

The most important thing in out of state investing is the team you are working with so be sure to vet them thoroughly and I'd even recommend visiting them in person so you can get a feel for who they are and the areas they're recommending you to invest in. 

WOW that was so thorough!!!

Not having thorough inspections by great inspectors is stupid.

Make sure you do thorough underwriting.  

Nice to see a thorough review of one of these courses. 

If it’s strictly an investment, you may need to consider conventional loans or other creative financing options.Cash Flow Analysis: Do a thorough analysis to ensure that the rental income will at least cover your mortgage, property taxes, maintenance, and vacancy periods.

To effectively utilize techniques that will accelerate the increase in your net worth in real estate, the investor needs to thoroughly understand real estate principles, real estate law, and real estate finance.  

What sets me apart is a keen eye for market trends and an analytical mindset that ensures each investment is thoroughly vetted for risk and potential.

@Randy Buff thanks for taking the time to type this up, very thorough!