I would still recommend doing a physical walk through for any property you plan on purchasing (maybe during the inspection) just so you can double check what has been told to you and what you've seen in photos/videos.

BiggerPockets has been a life changer for me and I am appreciative of all the Youtube videos and guests that have shared their knowledge; us newbies are out here and listening. 

He might ask you if you can wait a couple weeks or so until he has some clarity on how things will turn out for his family.

@Luis Martell there are lots of videos on youtube with solid info on how to do no money down deals.

@Moira Mosley-Duffy - In addition to the commentary already provided by @Milton Rivera and @Grant Rothenburger... it's worth mentioning that we've had a positive experience with the service called WeGoLook before entering due diligence, when purchasing properties remotely.They took updated pictures, did a 2 page (simple) PDF summary of neighborhood observations and we paid a couple extra bucks for iPhone videos of the neighborhood, to make sure we weren't purchasing properties in warzones.

I mean, there is a video on Youtube on what NOT to do.

It was all done through video and not through glass like you see in the movies.

With all that being said, confusion has set in and I am looking for clarity on: 1) how to go about a "cash" offer as an investor?

I found this video he does a good job of explaining how it works and why some agents might Structure them slightly the wrong way.

Last night I was talking with a friend about how to work with partners, clients, contractors, friends, etc.The best way to get what you want in life, business, and real estate is to ask yourself:"How can I solve a problem for the other party in an ethical, sustainable, and profitable way"If you can answer this question with extreme clarity you'll find that doors open to you, partners appear, and negotiations become about details rather than about the project itselfIf you can't you'll find that you do a lot of "one-time" transactions, burn a lot of bridges, and encounter resistance left and right!