That's where an experienced realtor can help.The comparable properties need to be as close to identical as possible in style (don't comp a bungalow with a colonial) and the number of beds, baths, square feet of living area and lot size, garage and basement specs, septic vs town sewer, year built and condition.A few things I use to look for regarding condition if I can't visit the property - updated kitchen and baths (granite/stainless, cabinets, backsplashes, lighting), landscaping (manicured vs overgrown) and the appearance of the interior rooms. 

@Ryan Passamonti if you’re just getting started I’d recommend buying a small multi (2 or 3 family) within a half hour of where you live, just because you’ll be spending more time than you expect visiting the property for one reason or another.So I would say the best property in the best area that you can reasonably afford, reasonably close to where you live - close enough that you wouldn’t mind riding by on the way to or from your job, for example.If you’re thinking about investing in Rhode Island I’d recommend visiting one of the RIREIG meetings, for southern Mass in general I also recommend Black Diamond REI.There’s a Fall River based group that I’ve heard good things about, South Coast Real Estate Investor meetup, but I haven’t been yet myself so I can’t recommend it from personal experience.

Hello BP friends..I have studied REI for the past year and have decided that I would like to pursue PF's and dominate this stratigy first before moving to other ways of investing.As a beginner, I have found it very difficult to be successful in landing any deals, mainly because my leads are not strong at all.I have been door-knocking on PreForeclosures for the past few months and it has lead me nowhere.I have been cursed, yelled at, invited in for visits by seemingly lonely people, and listened to many rants about crooked banks, terrible family members, ex's , etc.

These had to do with building standards.The free way is to visit "city planning" where zoning is a part of, and they can check for you.

Anyone planning on visiting Huntsville in the near future to explore the city?

Good afternoon Cleveland REI professionals.
I flew into the city last night and I am staying at an Air BnB in Cleveland Heights. I am here to evaluate potential neighborhoods for a rental investment. I am looking to ...

Others never visit their property and never intent to do so.  

We are looking to acquire a SFH and going to try the BRRRR strategy.We have a trip planned to visit the area 8/31-9/2.

I'll be visiting my first tax lien auction in a few weeks (Lake county), and I'm trying to get the most out of my relatively limited war chest. 

Surprise visit to the rental?