I'd recommend buying quality buildings in B- plus areas which will minimize the difficulties you may face as an out of town investor.  

For $51,000 for some land, the risk for them was minimal.

@Steve BarounisLow crime is certainly up there along with minimal noise and traffic.

Great area for rentals with new Amazon Distribution center opening next summer 10 minutes away. (1500+ new jobs)Inspection came back with minimal major issues aside from the large crawl space foundation issues.

Property is turnkey or very minimal repairs.

Example: $990k 9-plex, gross rents are $7000/mo with room for growth, minimal expenses.

You buy a weekend class to learn minimal things that you can learn on this site.

The brokerage was Future Home Realty (FHR), which I would recommend to any agent who wants low fees but also minimal guidance/assistance/training.

Corp to minimize taxes.

I would not consider what you are doing as "betraying" your realtor; as with all business dealings, remember that one should make objective business decisions and minimize emotional/subjective reasoning.