Check with your accountant but you might be able to deduct Cape visits as a business expense.

What about transportation expenses for visiting rental properties.  

Ask around, and when you find someone that people trust, get pics of their work and visit their sites to see what they are working on.

Plus, the advice seems to lean toward visiting the possible tenant's present home. 

But it can really depend on what areas you like, and might like to visit once in awhile.  

Called Tulsa police who paid a visit and he spoke with neighbor who said a guy, girlfriend and child live there and are taking care of the place. 

Your time here will be well spent.Yes, it's a challenge to find a deal, but, stay the course and you will succeed.Anyway, below are some links on multifamily units that you can review while waiting for local networking connections.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/09/how-to-buy-a-small-multifamily-property/ (How to buy a smail multifamily property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/07/19/how-to-buy-a-duplex/ (guide to buying a duplex) https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/16/how-to-choose-areas-multifamily-deals/ (Choosing multi-family deals)Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/termshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/perkshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing (video courses)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

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Did you visit the home and ask them? 

I have visited two REIA groups here in DFW which I have been to and recommend.