While many out-of-state investors may purchase properties without an in-person visit, first-time buyers or those new to real estate are strongly advised to conduct a site visit.

.: Quote from @Marcus Auerbach: A lot of buyers have a psychological issue with #3.

Leave some on the bone for the end buyer.

So this buyer might have bought during their one off days and they have moved on..

Hello everyone,My name is Matt Rulnick, and I am a Residential Real Estate Agent in Charlotte, NC.I was just introduced to this forum via an Investor Client, and look forward to getting acclimated and interacting with ya'll.If there is anything I can do to assist prospective buyers and sellers in the Charlotte, NC area, don't hesitate to reach out.Matt RulnickMatt.SearchCharlotte.com

Different buyer pools homeowner vs investors and the returns are definitely in the 4 units or in value adding the 2s. 

Quote from @Kyle Carter: What about if I already have a rental, not with the home buyers program.

The real estate market has shifted dramatically in recent years rising interest rates, evolving buyer and seller expectations, and fluctuating property values are keeping all of us on our toes.

The Hilltop Mall (standard shopping mall, Macys, JC Penny, escalators, if you were alive in the 90s you know),  in Richmond CA was purchased in 2021, but the buyers aren't doing any of our brilliant peanut gallery suggestions.

I looked into the town of Catskill itself and what stumped me was the requirement for the host to be available within 30 min by automobile while occupied.