Carefully track all activities, as remote management can face IRS scrutiny. 

on top of that if your talking remote rehab nothing is more risky in REAL Estate than a remote BRRRR

For the mixed-use building idea, you’re right to be cautious about vacancies as a remote investor.

Having a team in place is much more crucial than accessibility from overseas.

I'm a struggling startup owner that has accumulated 300k in credit card debt at an average APR of 21%.  I have two rental properties, both around 60% LTV.  Values are $700k and $265k.  Both occupied and cash flowing. ...

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

But more so in Indiana, for the low property taxes.Also, any remote investors?

For example, the garage door must be remotely controlled so:The property manager can remotely open it to allow delivery and service people access.Access to the garage will be through an app on the tenant’s phone, no clickers or digital keypads to reprogram.

I am not seeking to charge each tenant, only seeking to remotely monitor each buildings water usage to identify costly waste/problems early as possible.

Living in a camper van for 3 years while working remotely is impressive — that kind of adaptability definitely carries over to real estate.