I've generally gone out for those sorts of trips unless you really trust the team to have a sharp eye as a lot of the styling happens once everything arrives and you have to make it fit together. 

Now we are on the 3rd day of our trip and its been an incredible experience, horseshoe bend, grand canyon, tuzigoot and of course the famous pink jeep tour all have not disappointed.

They are two distinctly different things and that's what trips up most lower income housing investors. 

They'll be your guide through the process and you'll have no issues.And since we're talking international here's a big shout out to @CoffeeSlutGuam - the most uniquely named coffee bar on the Island of Guam. 

Most people on weekend trips are not going to do laundry anyway.

I would encourage you to take a trip to the market you plan to invest in and tour some houses in the neighborhoods that you are looking at. 

I think the evictions are a tenant screening issue more than an issue with self-guided tours vs in-person.  

I'm hoping to see if this is a good deal and if someone can help guide me.My friend already has a property that's cash flowing in Kansas City, MO.

Try using the BiggerPockets "Market finder" and see where that brings you and then just talk with agents in the market you pick and narrow down these options by relying on market local contacts to guide you.

If you succeed in a big way, you will gain some friends and admirers. ( you’ll even have more friends if you pay for all the events, trips, and dinners.