If you get lucky @Dave Foster will chime in saying you owe a lot less, but I don't think so.  

Especially when you can use an employee of a title company to notarize the buyer/borrower’s signatures.

@Andrew Foster some decent advice here, but also some feedback from those who really don't have enough info to support their perspective.Many DIY investors price repairs on materials only and forget about labor as they do their own work.We're a PMC in Metro Detroit, but here's how our process would work:1) MoveOut Video & Pics used to create Scope Of Work (SOW)2) SOW broken down into Priority Categories:- Health & Safety- Government Required (municipality/S8 inspection requirements)- Property Preservation- Marketing Impact / Tenant Retention- Miscellaneous3) Bids obtained if we feel work will exceed Owner Approval Threshold4) Bid sent & discussed with owner to, "redline to their budget"5) Work begins once owner approves & funds6) Completion video/pics providedOf course, while this is going on our Marketing Dept would be doing a rental analysis & ad, and discussing with owner.

Markets like Charlotte and Raleigh benefit from robust expansion in technology, healthcare, and finance sectors, fostering strong job creation and population influxes that drive consistent rental demand.

Clear communication about expectations and deadlines can foster a more efficient process.

Real estate can often be financed with better leverage and can be scaled through third party property managers and vendors with far fewer employees.

@Bob Dole, It's not uncommon for a child or employee, friend or advisor "manage" a 1031 exchange for one of our clients.

Just make sure they're vetted, and you have a very tight accountability system in place, like any other employee/contractor.

Quote from @Ohad Lehman: Quote from @Steven Foster Wilson: Quote from @Kefah Al-Ramahi: Hello BP friends,I am a new investor and looking into Columbus, OH market, I need to build my boots on ground as I am out of state investor.

Regular updates and open lines of communication can prevent issues from escalating.By setting up a structured system and fostering strong local relationships, you can effectively manage your out-of-state investment while ensuring it remains a profitable venture.