Its funny that what you presented as your investment objectives are almost exactly what I am projecting on my most recent storage conversion project. 

@Jerry Bower before deciding if investing out of state is best, you need to start with clearly defining your goals and objectives.

If you haven't already done so, I highly recommend clearly defining your goals and objectives and choosing the market that best helps you achieve those objectives.

My investment objective is to start with buying a new construction property not more than $200K and to obtain an appreciation of 50% - 75% appreciation by 2030 (my Exit Strategy).

Rental properties are nothing but a mathematical formula, just like owning a stock it is an inanimate object and a financial vehicle to get you to your goal.

It's super easy to get "shiny object syndrome" and be convinced that the next interview you hear is the way to go.

I always like to go back to my goals and objectives when things get tough.

It really depends on what your objectives are.

If they object for inspection with excuses like "privacy invasion" - tell them clearly either follow the lease or get out.

Those items in my experience have owners who will at least stop and be a little more objective to the requests.If you should have seen it, they almost always feel like you are trying to be slick.