I've been searching mainly on apps like Zillow and trulia but find it difficult because of my lack of knowledge about the area.

@Corey G.Yes close enough for decision purposes. 

Keep in mind that you’ll have to run payroll if you’re going to be running your business as an S Corp for tax purposes...all the more reason to consult with a CPA as others suggested above.

other wise they are going to go with the builders and flippers they know perform..if your just buying for rental purposes that's a little different of course..  

The building is a majestic high-profile building about 30 minutes north of Portsmouth, NH and we see a great mixed-use community that will pull people from places like Dover, Somersworth, Rochester, the Maine Seacoast communities (Eliot, York, Kittery, Berwick, etc.), and all of the Lake Winnipesaukee communities, with artist lofts and commercial space for a restaurant or brew pub in an unsaturated market. 

However if you are determined to go out of state the main thing you (or anyone) considering investing out of state (especially as a novice or beginner) is that it's not really that complicated to buy out of state.

I agree with talking to an attorney and CPA, but right now I am mainly thinking from a philosophical point of view. 

This is my main motivation to move markets.

And my main thought process is, it all boils down to your tenant screening process and what type of business you want to run. 

I ran to google after listening to the speaker and have been researching the pros and cons of wholesaling but mainly run into people doing it outside of my local community.