Even though this is two triplexes - the presence of commercial units means that a normal residential mortgage won't happen here.

He can do this thanks to his large presence/audience. 

The tech industry growth/presence (Cisco, Redhat, IBM, Lenovo, etc) and job diversity in Raleigh-Durham, the well-established Universities & student/affordable housing needs, the friendly landlord regulations, the favorable affordability gap (difference between cost to rent and cost of mortgage monthly) and the population growth are all some great reasons.Speaking of population growth, check out U-Haul's migration trends of 2019.

A robust job market fosters increased demand for housing and rental properties.Affordable Housing Market: Compared to many other major cities, San Antonio's housing market offers relatively affordable property prices, making it an accessible option for investors looking to enter the real estate market.Strong Rental Market: San Antonio has a significant rental market, driven by a growing number of renters and the presence of military personnel and students due to various universities and military bases in the area.

I regularly work with out of town buyers and investors.Big businesses are increasing their presence in Spokane.

. - Companies continue to flock to Utah (tech and finance) from other high-cost areas, moving their headquarters here or at least expanding their presence.

@Lauren Hogan - Between the massive growth, exemplary corporate presence, predictable sprawl, affordable cost of living, and growing attraction from Chinese investors, Atlanta is just starting out.

There is a time when some presence on-site makes sense, and below a certain point the cost isn't worth it.  

If a title insurer is involved, they may also provide QI service and have a local physical presence.

Hopefully, you and other readers take this as advice on what to look for and how those things proved security.The biggest read flags for me is that they have no real online presence at all.