To address this I took detailed pictures from beginning to end of my most recent flip, documenting that we did a thorough job using quality materials.   

I had to have an awkward conversation with my favorite realtor when their broker suggested everyone had to pay a $700 “document fee” on every sale.

@Toby KhanHi Toby, I’m a investor in the Kansas City area.

I’ve worked with several first-time investors, including out-of-state buyers like yourself, and it’s 100% possible to build a successful short-term rental (STR) business even when you’re managing remotely.

Your goals will define the route you take on this but building a list for buyers/investors is a time-intensive activity and the list is a living and breathing document.

That probably in most cases for me, will result in a delay between the time you call and the time we can prepare that document, get it to you to review and sign, and then schedule a showing. 

Connect with local contractors, real estate agents, and investors who know the area well.

They don't all offer the same servicers (default management, document services, tracking of taxes and insurance, escrows, etc.), but I am with you that communication and competency are key.

If you own the business, then it could be a problem, but if you work for someone else and get paystubs and a W-2, then you might be able to go with a conventional loan using full documentation.

We work with a lot of OOS investors and showings, inspections, and lending can all be done remote very easily.