Second, do your research for a while until you’ve chosen a region to invest in, then travel there and spend a few days driving the streets you had already researched online and asked about.

I’m willing to travel anywhere that is safe and profitable.

Another factor here is the rapid growth rate of the Phoenix area, coupled with the fact that I'm willing to travel there multiple times a year (after all, having my entire family there makes this easier).

Hey guys - in a unique situation hereI bought a 2 bed - 1 bath house in KC, MO on an FHA 1.5 years ago, renovated, rented out for a year (got sent away for work after a few months), and just came back to add on to make it a 3 bed - 2 bath to finish the renovation before refinancing.The issue is that I just had to move back to the KC area temporarily (due to COVID - less than 6 months) and would like to stay in the home before moving back out to travel for work (renter just moved out).

We have some trusted "boots on the ground" there already, but we expect there to be travel costs/time and other expenses to consider.What would YOU recommend based on your experience?

Especially Pinetop, which has a huge travel-leisure economy.  

All other things being equal, a city where you can travel once in awhile (perhaps as a tax deductible business expense) to keep an eye on the place is nice.2.

To mitigate the issue with social distancing, our acquisition managers travel with additional mask and gloves to provide the seller and we communicate this with them prior to the visit.

I am an out of state investor and wont be able to travel to the location to assess myself. 

I live in Connecticut but I will/am be traveling often to San Diego.