My opinion is the industry(small to large cap) will still choose physical location in the city, not suburb.

The most fool proof, rugged, and bombproof locks I've used have to be the Schlage locks that have a physical deadbolt you turn. 

As a remote investor, do I need to physically be there to meet the county assessors? 

Who wants to tie up a bunch of their money and do physical labor in your down time to maybe get some of that money back.....robinhood let's them buy high and sell low TODAY.

I recommend you physically visit the comps.4. 

., does not take into account the specifics of a property.Property Specific ExamplesProximity to nuisances - Property A, which is located next to Interstate 15, will have a lower rental price compared to Property B, even if the physical attributes of the properties are the same.

You don’t need to physically visit neighborhoods 😂 .

Even with a turnkey, I'd recommend doing your due diligence, getting a full inspection and sewer line scope and if possible physically walking the property yourself if OOS. 

Basic LAW of 'physics...'

Physical assets MUST be investments-- need to think at minimum trading equity so 8 years, but more so in the 10-15 year timeframe.With that said my poc for the Smokies still seems very optimistic and thinks I am a vulture as recently as end of February.