It’s not about the physical act of me helping out with small things but, more so being in that environment and seeing first hand how the process and day to day of being a great investor goes.

Now if they physically don't allow you into their unit you then have a whole new can of worms in regards to solving that issue.

There is no substitute for being physically present with experienced investors.I'm always happy to help point you in the right direction for resources or tools on BiggerPockets that can help you with your REI goals!

You have to physically be there? 

If the property is well maintained and has great tenants, your physical presence is rarely needed!

Getting mathematical on a physical piece of real estate that has too many variables is just a waste of time, with all due respect. 

Do you contract out with someone to physically show the property to prospective tenants?

Owner is responsible to keep everything functional, absent clear misuse/abuse/physical damage.

You have to keep paying the mortgage, of course, but so long as you do, your lender won't care where you physically live.An issues arises, however, if you want to get another owner-occupant loan within 12 months.

Some of these are actual physical items that require going to the property.Owning remotely with a great property manager is fine and rewarding!