Never the less, I agree that you need to physically be there and check on your investments. 

All the hard work it took to get myself into a position to invest was not kind on my body.

It's how it goes in physical asset investing.

The house is needing some repairs, but have not physically looked yet.

I'd break it down into two steps.  1) Move-out & physical damages.  

There is an old joke: you don't have to run faster than the bear, just faster than your friend.There are hundreds of leases signed every week, your apartment needs to be more attractive than 50% of what's out there and it will be rented quickly.So you'll have to do some mystery shopping and (ideally) physically look at your competition.

They will likely have an edge over you due to their local expertise, relationships and physical presence. 

Don't forget RE isn't a 3 year hold...10 years (less with other benefits from above included) is not a long period of time with a physical asset.

I hope some body read this and do your own due diligence.

Physically collect all of the security deposits, advanced rents, keys, and any other items.5.