It might be worth it though if the machines are coin operated and you can create another stream of revenue. 

We have become a society that allows everyone to avoid responsibility, despite the fact that there are very real consequences to virtually all actions.

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Prop 13 results in CA having more fixed expenses than virtually all markets?

It became a crash and burn machine in a market downturn and turned legit millionaires I knew into multimillion dollar debtors. 

Has it been a stronger decision for you to move virtual and brought you more success than wholesaling locally?

Often times there are meet-ups and virtual meetings that will allow you to get familiar with local investors, the current market, and what areas/contractors/realtors etc. are popular.

Networking events, seminars, virtual meetings, etc.Can you guys recommend or point me in the right direction?

When your virtually evaluating properties with the sellers over the phone, how are you then physically evaluating the properties?

I can't tell you how many people avoid paying $200 for awesome photos and a virtual tour.