I do think that an office is better than a restaurant or the like, unless it could be a separate room, to limit distractions.

Only you can decide what the value of the distraction is to your peace of mind.

If you do it with the tenant present, they will distract you from things, argue with whatever you find, and dramatically increase the amount of time required.If your state does require you to conduct one with the tenant, design a process that prevents them from distracting you.

You may have been talking to him and distracting him during the first one.

I'm single with no kids so I don't have anything to distract me or hold me back EXECPT the thought of doing this on my own at a late age of 35 because I have little to no knowledge.

, because I need a distraction from 10000 multi unit portfolio that's over 8 billion in assets and I am just really a good generous person....oh and here's where you can wire the $395...Good luck!

For many people, it's a distraction from achieving goals. 

@Joe G. never let another man stop or distract you from obtaining the capital to feed your family.  

It got turned back on without a fee or anything but it was a distraction and PIA.So, yes, beware.

Don’t think about real estate because it is just a distraction.