In my opinion, making an offer site unseen is not a risk.

I have a large lump sum saved in an investment account for down-payment and any additional costs.

You can even connect with local HR teams and offer small referral bonuses to get more bookings.

Dallas-Fort Worth offers growth and opportunity, but smaller markets like Sioux Falls or Des Moines provide stability.

This is not as passive as other investing but it will help launch your portfolio so that you can continue to invest without needing to work additional jobs.

But this comes with pockets of C/D neighborhoods, and higher potential for headaches;  in addition, appreciation in these zips has probably maxed out for a while.

Electric: is the easiest to split, but may require holes cut in walls to separate the units.Gas: gas lines aren't as flexible as wires, but it can usually be done affordably.Water: most cities will NOT install additional water meters on a property.

If you need a new job once you move, you will need an offer letter prior to closing on your new home (and you will need 6 months reserves in order to be able to use the offer letter as income). 

Sellers had multiple "accepted" offers and all were placed in interpleader accounts. 

Additionally, involve a real estate attorney to ensure the transaction aligns with legal requirements and protects both parties’ interests.