They’ll have a keen eye for the amount of work involved and will be able to give you a ballpark guess.

As a small player in a big pond my efforts to become efficient with the 13 units I own, have mainly been to renovate properties with an eye for the long game.

Looking for a sharp and seasoned agent with an eye for value.

That sure opened our eyes!

Houses being auctioned off are a great starting point that can be low cost, as long as you proceed carefully and keep your eyes open for the right deal that suits your needs.See the original at: https://www.fortunebuilders.com/real-estate-auction-process/

We feel good that we can “keep an eye on it”.  

I don't bat an eye when I see someone open carrying, it's normal. 

MAYBE someday when I start trying to sell them to some wide-eyed virginal wannabe C/D landlord I'll put down some vinyl or laminate plank flooring quick-quick to get that brand-spanking-new look.

If I invest in a town you are already invested in you will have one more person that can go there and be your eyes and second opinion.

But, like you, I'm viewing it with eyes from a different state where the traffic is a nightmare.