It will be much more difficult, you need a team where is a mutual trust. 

Many investors connect with property managers, realtors, and contractors remotely, but visiting the market at least once to meet key people can help build trust.

Hey Adriana, I do not know the Bay Area market, but can connect you with one of my trusted resources who knows it like the back of his hand! 

IE: we are sick of rentals we are selling them but we need monthly income so we are going to invest in Deeds of Trust with you !! 

I've heard reliable reviews on this company and was optimistic I would be able to trust them.

With a trusted team, you might avoid delays or unexpected costs.Advice: If you lean toward BRRRR, build a solid local network.

What are the pros and cons of using a Land Trust versus an LLC for investment properties?

But trust me, when you find that architect that understand your processes, your life and projects will become exponentially easier, the projects will turn out better, and you will make more money in the end. 

A duplex or triplex could be a solid first step.Get Legal AdviceTalk to a trusted attorney before agreeing to anything like a trust.

For me, I had no goals but found that two of the deals that I did, the seller looked me up on FB and said that they felt good about me pretty much because they got to know me through videos / posts that I made and I suppose that it built trust with them.