One shure way to monitor PM performance is to have some direct contact mechanism in place for contact to the owner(seperate e-mail, voice mailbbox,etc.).

Yes, a smartphone basically controls our lives is  automating everything for us to check in the security of our homes, emails and monitor if all our sensors in our cars is functioning correctly.

If you are not able to come in person then I'd suggest joining that areas facebook group or perhaps the app "next door" or something similar and monitor those posts for a couple weeks. 

We have experienced some of our buyers getting priced out of the greater Boston market due to the higher interest rates, however “starter home” and small multi-family markets are still going very strong due to the pent-up buyer demand, lack of inventory, and increasing rents.We are keeping an eye on the multi-family inventory in MA very closely and also monitoring the average sale price vs list price so we can provide better guidance to our clients.

Bigger Pockets has some great state forums and usually there are good locals that monitor those.

You could offer to have a security system installed if the tenant doesn't mind you passing off the monthly monitoring fee to them.

If you can look into the 203K "streamlined" I would highly consider it, the non streamlined has a lot more moving parts and requires the assistance of an outside consultant to monitor the project.

Properties are then monitored in inventory (occupied, under renovation, listed, escrow) lots of moving parts to make it work.Thanks for the question,Jon

Hello, I am seeking advice or referrals for a security system or video monitoring service that you use on your investment properties. 

By following lease terms you reduce the risk of unknowingly violating city or county codes, extending favoritism to one tenant over another and you preserve the integrity of your investment.Third, no matter how well you screen your tenants or monitor your property, life happens.