We bought something that needed little work to be done, in an area where rentals were in demand and in a good location. I have actually never seen our investment property in person - only photos - but htis wasnt an issue for me at all. Ours is in Cairns, 2 blocks from the beach and close to uni + public transport. It took me a little while to get my head around the fact that i wasnt going to live there so it didnt really have to appeal to me or my style of taste. As long as the figures add up in the end, thats all that mattered