With real estate investing this again becomes hard because every time you take out a new mortgage it drives your average down because it's a new account. 

you will find tons of examples, poor signage, little security, worn paint, no one answers the phone, etc. start on google maps, street view, then start driving. you'll know it when you see it.Public Storage/Extra Space Storage it aint!

.: Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: Quote from @Engelo Rumora:  What happened to the good old shoulder barge or accidental door kick hahaI don't ever remember buying a house without getting some eyes on it.I've always found some a back door or window "open" heheIf a neighbor approaches me, "No habla ingles" 😁Yep, I used to drive neighborhoods and look for those deserted looking houses that had potential.

You need to do renovations, improve the property, and drive up rents.

Make sure you test drive their product.  

Like @Nicholas L. said, maybe look within a reasonable driving distance from where you live, is there any city or state where you have family or friends that live there where you could travel to frequently and they could keep on the property for you or somewhere you visit a lot.  

I am in the UK and just returned from visiting the sites.

If you're up for a drive, 321 Cabinets in Melbourne, FL has great solid plywood cabinets.

This is driving up prices for everything.

Excellent insight showing just how ridiculous this “don’t need capital, just drive for dollars” nonsense is.