They have a person that sounds legitimate lined up.

It really helps to have someone local walk the property and neighborhood, but if that's not feasible for you yet I would at least "walk" the neighborhood virtually through Google Maps.Lastly, I would join a Facebook group of investors and landlords in that specific neighborhood.

When someone joins BP with a paid membership, sponsors a podcast, or buys a book, it's clear where the money is flowing. 

A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association.

Quote from @Stephanie Lopez: Hola Everyone 👋 I just joined this forum in hopes to gain more insight in real estate investing.

Zach Have you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?

And as such one needs to join this century which I have not really done..

You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.Have you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?

After years of listening to the BP podcast I finally joined.  

I would recommend you join a Community of LP investors!