Right now with limited knowledge of OOS markets, I am most comfortable with the Nort Carolina (NC) market -Charlotte, Raleigh (RTP area), Greensboro, etc since I am a little familiar with the area and I can visit those easily if needed.

I guess my question is, would you recommend flying out to visit the area, or is that an unnecessary expense.

While I’d like to stay in one particular market to learn the house values there, this is mainly for ‘learning to analyze’ and getting good at it so depending on what’s available my radius of search results may expand rapidly.In 1 Year: Armed with the knowledge of roughly 30 books (depending on what life throws at me because REALISTICALLY; I am having a kid…), a ton of life-experience stories from podcasts, the constant practice of analyzing properties and having a basic understanding of home values in a specific area, NOW will be the time to start visiting homes with realtors for purchasing.

Visit the BP and mrlandlord.com forums every day for at least a few minutes7. 

A google search for 'REIA' can also throw up some hits.I have been networking with people in SE PA as I am visiting relatives. 

I would suggest a visit in there to see how things look from underneath, especially if a leak is suspected.

The same dog came to visit at my house and with one swath scratched my ceramic tile.

Here’s the problem...Since I haven’t actually been inside, I asked my dad if he would visit to check it out before hiring an inspector.

Hi @Paul Chintawat — Glad to hear you’re speaking with one of our investment counselors and considering visiting one of our markets to check out the properties yourself.

I probably will not visit the property regularly.Please let my know your opinion.Thanks for reading.