I did buy a house in Florida from a long distance. I visited the community to get a sense of what houses are like. I had family in the community, including a realtor, to search for the right home. I wanted a stick-built house (not manufactured or block construction), a golf course frontage, no carpet, and an open living space. The realtor sent pictures of what could meet my needs, and I was surprised at how many options were available. I had family look over the house and give feedback on the location (e.g., road noise) and settled on a house to buy. It turned out to be perfect for my needs.
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