I'll emphasize what @Tom Goans says here, at least for CO.

My advice would be to politely but firmly communicate your need to have your contractor inspect the property, and emphasize that this is a standard practice for you.

If you read my previous post, I emphasized the importance of showing up for the right keywords.

The vast majority of the country in-between the coasts is still very reasonable and sane.Again, I would like to emphasize that it is VERY DIFFICULT to make money with rentals long distance.Good Luck,

I did go to college, not that it is necessary, I got a business degree that emphasized real estate.  

You should have a foundation by then to build on as you go.Below are my answers (as a novice I emphasize that I am not an expert wholesaler, I just share my opinion which you may or may not find useful to your purposes).1.

I say this to emphasize focusing on FHA and USDA mortgages in your search. 

This is an opportunity to emphasize to future guests that you are always available to address needs as they happen.

I replied that their training (We have attended 2 x 3-day training sessions with the group and are happy with the information we gained) emphasized that we should do our due diligence so I couldn't understand why doing due diligence before spending $44,500 is unacceptable.

Can't emphasize that enough.