Hi @John Ma , I'm a wholesaler so obviously I come with a bias:) Let me add from this perspective though.

Keep in mind that I'm also headed in that direction so please allow for some bias...Matt Hoyt is correct in that you should be able to just drive over for the day and handle your business, e.g. repairs, can't get a hold of your tenant (late rent), etc.Robert Musallam also makes a great point in that you should be running the numbers on tons of deals to improve your comfort level.

Doesn't this automatically infuse bias in the appraisal process?

Just looking for a non-biased opinion.  

The person who compiles it shows up at the courthouse and gathers public information.If you are concerned about current landlords being biased, focus on prior landlords.  

They are not necessarily dumb or evil but just lack the education to arrive at the correct solutions.I am biased being a civil engineer by training and having practiced for many years.

I am biased a bit because I am an agent/investor in SW Florida.

I havent looked yet but I bet I could find a cash flowing property if I looked in more of the sketchy neighboorhoods but these places dont have the amenities that 'I' need - they may be perfect for tenants but I think I am a bit biased because I am looking at the property as a home for myself first and an investment second.

A listener can interpret a lot out of a voice that has nothing to do with the words, such as inflection, tone, confidence, even gender.

Some things I have enjoyed about Utah over the past 11 years are the strong family values and traditional biases. 3.