Especially in our current COVID climate, a lot more can be done with virtual tours and technology than most Realtors (unfortunately) have the willingness to learn. 

Do as much due diligence as you can (Crime maps, school research, tour the streets w/ Google Earth, etc.)

The one I toured looked like it had years of his "handy work" done to it, and I was a bit worried about the unknowns that would put it over budget. 

Suffice to say though through a more hands on marketing/leasing process and learning how to create very professional looking virtual tours we were able to lease up 100% of our units for the 2020-2021 academic year.

On the listing, it says I need to be pre-qualified to tour the property?

.#2 Explore Lowes and Home Depot to Learn About Material PricingTake a tour through Lowes and Home Depot (or their websites) and look at finishes materials and fixtures that you will consider using in your rehab projects.

.#2 Explore Lowes and Home Depot to Learn About Material PricingTake a tour through Lowes and Home Depot (or their websites) and look at finishes materials and fixtures that you will consider using in your rehab projects.

Fly out to see the office, meet the people, tour the area, and see some of their work in action.

The draw would be for out of state military personnel families, or families staying around for kids to do Space Camp, maybe for UAH College tours if any.

I do let our investor tour the property and be active so they feel very comfortable with their investment.