is an issue is when it's a business that requires your physical presence. 

Regarding concerns of Houston itself - we'll continue our due diligence but I'm encouraged by the presence of other prominent economic sectors in Houston as well as its upward population trend.The next question I have is: does anyone have recommendations or referrals for any 1) real estate agents, 2) wholesalers, 3) property managers? 

Dave has a large education presence and has a great system, although he does not coach any students.  

Traffic count a must, or online presence somewhat negates that need?

The area, unless you have a large presence is not profitable mostly because its location being so far North and higher vacancy. 9% of $0 is not very profitable for a PM company. 

If the logistics work out for including Skype, that would be interesting tele-presence! 

I don't have a huge presence in that market right now, but just from looking at the property (that I guessed to be the one you viewed), I'd say 1295 is very generous.  

Yes you're technically paying them for this service but it's costing you way more than it costs them.Fly Out:  As an out-of-state investor, you need to have a presence. 

In the event there is a fire and they choose to fight it and are injured or killed the argument can be made that they did so do to the understanding that it was their responsibility based on the presence of the fire extinguisher.Lawyer: Why did you stay and fight the fire resulting in 1st degree burns ????.

The market is never really hit hard like other areas are when the Nations overall market is down due to the large millitary presence.