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.  

Don't be this person!

Feel free to PM.

I personally have each of my properties setup in their own LLCs (no biz license required where I am at) and then have a personal liability policy to cover myself as an individual in case someone got through the LLC wall.

Soon though I didn’t feel alone anymore, it was the beginning of 2020 and by March I was joined by much of the world in my “what’s next” quandary.I was lucky though, I lived in suburban Colorado next to lots of park land and my wife had a secure job.

200 nights per year is $20k, so a 5 year payback (looked at simply of course).Then also, would it add to your family's personal enjoyment?