Hi
I live in Western Australia and purchased a unit in Brisbane some 4 years ago.
Why? because it was a good deal and I “looked at it on my PC plus a video which was good plus a folder containing floor plan, more photos and have an uncle over there who gave it the thumbs up, plus local advice.
Ultimately you have to check it out, do the homework and have a good property manager,any urgent mail can be sent for $10 overnite, e-mail and phone does the rest.
In practice over this time I have had to arrange a few repairs, to keep tenant happy, plus I want to keep property in good shape.
The rental statement arrives every month, tenants usually have either 6 or 12 month lease, I think it has been empty for a total of just over a week in 4 years.
Make sure you check things out throughly.
cheers