Normally this would not be an issue.

I would love to meet even if it’s for a short coffee chat.

It worked she said she was having a bad day and a replacement to answer the phones while she took a coffee break still hadn't shown up and they were short handed that day and she hadn't even had lunch yet, she answered my questions and finally her replacement showed up.

The only difference is that there might be an explainable rationale for holding on to a property, such as a well-founded belief that equity gains are coming (such as owning a house in a rapidly growing area or property where the next commercial boom is headed), whereas with gambling your odds never change regardless of your losses.

But if the manager is at least good enough that they care about their long-term reputation (and also trying to get you to be an investor in future deals)...then this might help.If they are a bad one (or a good one and unable to change), then this is unlikely to make any difference.Remotely you can also do things like doing Google maps drive-bys, etc.

If you have other great amenities that people can enjoy together then the kitchen will be an afterthought. 

Like a coffee gift card, snack basket, etc.

Now this might be an unpopular answer compared to my colleagues but it might not be necessary just yet especially if you're savvy and know a bit about taxes. 

I'm trying to enjoy my morning coffee.....

There probably won’t be an affordable way to refinance them for the repairs, if there is it will be expensive.