But hey maybe she should get out there and waitress because she's not human in your eyes ..

Dealing with that on a local level where you have eyes on the project and the ability to deal with issues early and if needed legally is 100 times easier than doing it long distance. 

Yes the price point will forever be a struggle, which is why I try and keep my eyes open for new lending opportunities.

I opened a new host account to handle guest interactions myself, hired a local handyman for emergencies, and found a cleaning person who could also act as my eyes and ears for any required handyman services.

I'm in Dallas area if you need some eyes in the location if you buy any properties round this area. 

However I think the real benefit is being able to keep an eye on your kids while you cook and/or watch some mindless entertainment, and also be able to communicate with your family while also doing kitchen tasks. 

And people are definitely starting to catch on. 

Excellent, I will always keep my eyes open to a good deal.

As a I have developed a keen eye for potential and a deep understanding of the market.

This way, every month, you have a reason to visit the house; if anything is amiss, you are more likely to catch on.