I would compare it to car repair, if you can watch a youtube video and feel confident changing out a part, then by all means save the money.

No point doing REI if you don’t watch the details.  

Daily non negotiables - Watch one biggerpockets podcast - Reply to 5 forum posts - Call 10 realtors - Call 10 investors 

I would consider paying a neighbor to watch for activity is you are not going to drive by. 

I recommend watching The Moneypit. 

Hi guys, I have read a some of your books and watched some of your videos, but right now, I am feel so bad. let me present myself, I just got in the US 9 years ago, I bought my first house in 2016, single home 3 bed and 1 bad, 1 1/2 stories, 1 1/2 acres.

I do not believe that you have to be licensed in the state of where you sent your referral, but I am not certain.I will be watching this thread closely to see what the actual answer is as I just earned my MLO license as well, and am very interested in the official ruling.Thank you for the post!

As a person who owns property and services other OOS investors, I know because we are right here in the thick of it with boots on the ground watching this happen. 

People watch DIY network, HGTV, Pinterest and Houzz to be wowed and inspired-WHO DO YOU IMAGINE YOUR TARGET BUYER?

But if for example the cash flow on a LTR in Ohio or Indiana would be equal to the cash flow of a MTR in NC, then I figure why not watch those few markets since you never know when and where you'll find opportunity.