We have access to personal capital through equity and recently offered on a boutique motel that we were going to manage initially, but couldn't come to agreement with the sellers. 

A great way to network and meet people in your local community is to attend in person meet ups. 

I'll be doing this under an LLC and I'm not sure if my personal debt to income ratio will affect the purchase or if the LLC is considered to have its own debt to income ratio.

Do they have in person sheriff sales like most other states?

Thanks, appreciate it   Feel free to use your thread as a sounding board. 

I am very familiar with home sales, having moved 5 times and bought and sold 6 personal houses. 

I utilized the Agents tab to be “matched” the one person available doesn’t work with fix/flip projects.  

I personally work in the Columbus, Oh market because my research lead to this market.Build a Local Team:Find reliable local professionals such as real estate agents, property managers, contractors, and attorneys who are familiar with the market.Network with local investors and attend real estate meetups to get referrals and build connections.Set Investment Criteria:Define your investment goals, such as cash flow, appreciation, or a balance of both.Determine your budget, financing options, and the type of properties you want to invest in (single-family homes, multi-family units, commercial properties, etc.).Financial Preparation:Secure financing or funding for your investment.

Oddly enough, it feels like a blessing in disguise because I had grown tired of it.

To answer your question directly - yes, never buy a property that neither you nor someone you trust has seen in person.