If you have some connection/professionals that you trust who can give you unbiased information on the area you are interested in investing, then remote investing becomes easy.I live in Texas, and invest in the Midwest (IL, OH) because we have boots on the ground that provide us necessary infrastructure needed to underwrite, buy and manage properties.

A non-franchised Broker with six agents won't have professional training and resources, so a new agent won't be trained as well and will struggle to get started. 

My tax professional is stating that I would need an appraisal to show the lot/structure are valued at $400k if I try to claim $200k as a donation.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Such actions are wholly unacceptable and should not be tolerated within any professional environment.The discrepancies between the program's marketing claims and the actual conduct of its top students, as exemplified by Kristin Witherspoon, are deeply troubling.

Readers should seek professional advice. 

Any guidance or referrals to professionals you trust would be greatly appreciated!

We see many travel or remote workers looking for flexibility with their stays, such as healthcare workers. 

It could indicate they lack sufficient knowledge or experience in professional property management, which may lead to costly issues for you down the line.

Here is my list of the most dangerous real estate related investments for the “non professional” investor lacking direct knowledge  and experience in these investments 1.