But you will have to visit the site before or after work or at lunch, as you said.  

Without pictures it's basically a crapshoot so you can start with 60-65 cents on the dollar and visit those properties.

., don't list the address, so that makes it difficult to use the tools above if you can't visit the property being based abroad.Also, when looking at listing prices you should know that it's common to close a deal slightly below the listing price.

Visit their office.  

I would like to focus on Florida since it is my home state afterall and a visit back home could always be put to serve multiple purposes.

I don't live in your area, but I go down that way every so often to visit friends and family.

I'll also assure - and even encourage the LL to put into the lease - that I will have a STR-tailored commercial insurance policy that will supersede homeowners insurance.

I've visited the property and repairs are minimal, only including new appliances, fresh paint, and carpeting.

Be sure to visit some of the local real estate investing club meetings.

@Daniel Pichardo I recommend looking for the direct turnkey provider (one who actually owns the house and isn't brokering the deal) I also recommend in house property management and visiting the area that you choose to invest.