You need to set some criteria to help identify your "quality deal."

Check out the threads that Nicholas L. linked to above then use the search function and you will find literally dozens more like it and begin to understand what can go wrong. 

We specialize in helping investors access opportunities in both residential and commercial markets, leveraging our network and industry knowledge to identify high-potential deals.

We use RankBreeze and that helps us identify and track what is working and what we should change.

Travel costs to look at other properties.If you travel but have not identified the property that you want to buy yet, the cost is considered an investigating cost.

Quote from @Joseph Gary: Searching for a Multi-Family.

Start by networking with local investors, identifying target neighborhoods, running numbers on potential deals, and lining up financing so you're ready to act when the right opportunity comes up!

If you identify a problem, ask the seller if it was pre-existing or caused by the current tenant.

If you're still in the process of identifying and connecting with a QI, I'd be happy to provide a referral if you're interested. 

Our goal is to identify a property and make an offer before the end of 1Q 2025.