For example to become a licensed broker where I operate (Ohio) you need to go through government background checks, have worked in real estate as a sales agent under another broker for at least 2 years, have a college degree, have a physical store front with office hours, have done at least 40 transactions and much more that I can't think of off the top of my head right now.

If you do this strategy you are there physically to handle any problems yourself as they come up, which is great.

For an FHA loan, how many days you have to "physically" live in the house?

It has forced me to spend the time in finding people that i trust and putting rock solid systems in place. now that i have a team i can count on, it is usually pretty seamless. if i am not going to be physically doing the rehab, what is point of even being close to the property?

I spread out my investment over a ton of properties and you can do it as a non accredited investor, but if you make a good income realize that you will be taxed at your income bracket so you might want to think about physical real estate instead.

I’m from Massachusetts and have been looking to get into real estate for years, now seems like a great time since my knee isn’t gonna allow me to do the physical labor job I have had for the last 8 years.

Also, for those that like to closely supervise, it may seem daunting ensuring legal claims don't develop against you when you can't physically check on the property yourself.

Our physical appearance and age is entirely out our control, but here are some tricks I try implement. 

Is anyone interested in meeting up as I am always trying to expand my RE Network to surround myself with like minded individuals physically closer to where I live

Is there a way for my tenants to pay rent physically and I'll still be able to track the progress?