If you're set on out-of-state investing, you might need to work with a realtor who can act quickly on your behalf, be prepared to make offers sight-unseen (after thorough virtual vetting), have your financing lined up in advance.For your first investment, there's a lot to be said for keeping things simple.

I'm an operator who works in a few markets and one of my virtual assistants pulls data and comparable properties from Furnished Finder, Airbnb, and other sources for data.

Really rewarding when I can help them meet their goals.The cost of the service is pricey, however it can pay itself off if you are helping folks consistently.Most of the clients that come in are not qualified or don't actually want financing, however there are some folks that are indeed serious.Con's:Incorrect phone numbers and email addressesDelusional keyboard warriors threatening to start being an investor.

It requires virtually no education, but demands higher availability in exchange (on-call).

I was on site virtually every day and doing various work.- BP just acquired a syndication forum and will be providing access soon. 

 I did a virtual drive through Faygo town a few days ago, which I think is called the Hunt neighborhood.There appeared to be a lot of empty acreage of stubbed in lots . 

Virtual assistants (VA) can help with tasks.

I am an appraiser here in BC but I have found that the AMCs have made it virtually impossible to succeed financially in the field which means it cannot be a full time commitment, namely in BC where I currently live.

Today there’s a virtual industry around it - such as this website. 2) It’s too easy to buy a small m/f property.

I've been digging all day and discovered that their office address is a virtual location where they just receive mail there.