They can cut the grass, which I still monitor, but that is it.

. - monitor HY/IG credit spreads, corporate bond liquidity,  swaps, and the Treasury auctions (especially the 10-yr).  

I have been monitoring these 2 zip codes in my market and have noticed lots of sales activity over the last 6-8mos.

Just setup automated google alerts to watch latest news, keep in touch with your local broker/agent, and monitor market cycle reports.  

In this case, you have to have a wireless way to monitor the systems output.

After the first snowfall , and its all plowed he has to make 3 trips every 24 hours to monitor , salt and touch up .  

Thaw and refreeze , unless you are paying us to monitor the property  24/7 you will get refreezes .

I'm looking to get set up as a Section 8 Landlord. I've reviewed some of the pros and cons and they sit well with me.I'm looking for some feedback and possibly some assistance in this process.Thanks in advance for you...

Well, the next day I called my local Home Depot store, briefly summarized my experience, and was given another number to call which turned out to be a scam attempt as the person who answered the phone told me that, if I was over 50, I was the lucky winner of a personal safety monitoring device, then asked "Can you hear me?"  

The key is to focus and network in the market you wish to target/ invest in. join the local REA. it took me around 3 month of hard work researching, monitoring sales and following new listings etc.to become somewhat an area expert. once you Know the values in the area and network with key players in the area it is much easier to invest out of state.It is possible to invest from afar but one need to do the ground work first, travel to the area regularly form the relationships with fellow investors, professionals and realtors.