(Of course you will probably not be able to see inside rented apartments or offices.

Thankfully my job only requires I be physically in the office infrequently, so I could owner-occupy for a year  in "nearby" areas (Modesto, Stockton, Sacramento, etc)... but it is still a major course correction. 

And, despite their claims that they have an office in Indy, they in fact do not. 

Being a New Yorker and hearing all the horror stories about Professional Tenants I decided to invest in a Red State, without getting too Political all I will say is when you do your research you will find Red States are more Landlord Friendly...

For one like this I probably would set an appointment, but I'm setting it in my office so that I'm not driving anywhere.

.- A 3 BD/1.5 BA also resides on the property...which was used as a 2 BD/1 BA and office.- City water/sewer.  

Find a trustworthy realtor or a local property manager and ask their opinion as well.As a police officer I worked with informants.

Institutions, private equity firms and family offices will be your best best.

This cluster of towns seem viable because of a high concentration of colleges, state offices, quality public schools and a strong economic base.

My professional experience come in the form of mortgage originator with Wells Fargo and lead residential appraiser for multiple cities in the Hennepin County Assessors office.