No one is coming for mountain views or to be on a lake, they come for the kids and the theme parks.

Thanks so much for offering your view.

Anything is possible, but why would you buy something without a verified party viewing it in person?

It won't be anything against you, but you really need to be in motion, viewing, and start with the agent in that scenario.

You will also be increasing your understanding of the subject and even getting a wider view of the RE investing landscape.

Part of the motivation for congress writing Dodd Frank was to clamp down on the investors offering preditory terms re  rent to own and seller financing and that view has carried into craigslist rent to own adds and you say zillow. 

This gives you enough time for multiple buyers to view the property and place offers. 

Swanny - I very much appreciate and agree with your view point on financial freedom plan. 

Partnered with an investor to renovate and resell this house with a very rare view in this area.

Recently I've headed a group of  Chicago BP   investors that go out every Saturday to view properties and make offers using no money down lines of credit.