What measures your success?

That's much more concrete and measurable than learning trust.

In Wisconsin it is the buyer's responsibility to verify any crucial measurements the agent is not responsible for the accuracy of info provided by the seller. 

I can coordinate CL-100 lettersI can coordiante many repair estimates based off measurements I take during the inspection and provide those to a variety of differnt contractors I deal with, without having to schedule them on-site.My reports come with a repair request tool for agents that really looks good, quick and easy to use In my reports I put into perspective the how severe an item found is or isn’t in attempts to aid in keeping the buyer from freaking out. 

Did they physically measure the property when they came?

Code requirements are also way too stringent despite being often obsolete and irrelevant resuting in more burden to home buyers No wonder why there is less and less new construction in LA and why there is a housing crisisWe now try to focus on areas outside of LA jurisdiction 

Look into which security measures one should take when removing trees.

And since we are learning about construction, being able to go after work and measure cabinets for the 4th time, or compare the tile to the grout, or pick up supplies so your expensive contractor doesn't have to waste his time picking out paint colors, flooring, appliance etc... are all things that are easier to do in person.If you have a lot of experience flipping houses, or working construction,  then yes go for it, you can be successful as a long distance landlord. 

Too late now but keep in mind for next time.With luck you have all your tenants on M2M and will be able to easily get rid of any that do not measure up.

@Drew Yee I like to look at unemployment as a measure to see where we are at.