If you feel comfortable and confident with real estate, I would not shy away from investing remotely. 

If you have people who are confident enough in what they have seen that they are willing to apply, get those applications in and processed!

I’m confident I can get $0 down & have him sell to me for what he owes.

I also understand that I will need to gain the investor's confidence by being an expert in the local multi-family market. 

They have also generated over 10 BILLION in profits over the last decade, so if they feel confident enough to put their money where their mouth is in regards to the success of Hipcamp, then I feel comfortable making the assertion that Hipcamp will experience substantial growth in the coming years and solidify its place as an acceptable option for short-term rentals.Here is another article regarding Andreessen Horowitz success if you care to read:https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexkonrad/2019/04/02/andreessen-horowitz-is-blowing-up-the-venture-capital-model-again/#28e209b27d9f

Helps my confidence. 

You may even try multiple contractors to be more confident. 

It was a land locked parcel and we were confident about our purchase price and being protected should we hit a road block.

It was a land locked parcel and we were confident about our purchase price and being protected should we hit a road block.

In addition to Bigger Pockets, are there any books or material that really helped you understand everything you need to know to confidently buy a house?