Internet has widen their net though of course.  

There is a lot of good detail that can be discovered on the internet. 

Obviously, reviews live on the internet for a long time and may no longer be relevant.

You’re pretty much hoping strangers on the internet aren’t out to rip you off, even by accident.

i think it's worth it before spending that much money on something, versus just having someone random on the Internet tell you what they think and you buying a property you'eve never seen in a neighborhood you've never been to.so many investors have tried to do you what you're doing and bought wrong.Experience of OOS investing in Cleveland after 1.5 years.Sell at a loss or rent at a lossBaltimore - a path to never-ending pain

Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: @James Wise@Russell Brazil@James Hamling@Don Konipolread below this is the disclosure that MUST be on all marketing pieces written or on internet that Oregon wholesalers must provide the public.

.• House Bill 1337 – Expands the legal use of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), allowing up to two per lot and removing many previous restrictions.

This statement reminds me of a gal I had in college lit class that when the professor asked her how she came up with her dumpster fire of a paper she said "I got it from the internet, and, like, they can't put it on the internet if it isnt true...... right....." 

But to stay in compliance with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) rules, every detail must be handled precisely.Let’s walk through how it works under DOB’s Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #3/97 (TPPN 3/97), and why having the right professionals on your team is key.C of O Not Required—When You Follow TPPN 3/97TPPN 3/97 allows apartments in multi-family buildings to be legally combined—without triggering a C of O update—if:The overall number of primary living spaces (such as bedrooms, living rooms, dens, etc.) stays the same or decreasesYou don’t alter building egress (staircases, corridors, exits)The work is limited to interior constructionThis provision applies to all multiple dwellings in NYC, including old law, new law, converted, and new code buildings.What You’ll Need to FileArchitectural Drawings from a Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE)Alteration GC Application for general construction items like partition changes or internal stairsAlteration PL Application for plumbing work—particularly when repurposing or capping kitchen fixturesLetter of Completion issued by DOB when the work is signed off, confirming no new or amended C of O is neededTPPN 3/97 Requirements—SimplifiedSame or Adjacent Floors Only: Combinations are limited to apartments located on the same level or directly above/below each other.

you're just not going to be able to Internet this.out of state / out of country BRRRR is a difficult, high risk strategy.hope this helps.