I'd echo @Mason Bear's point to come and put your physical eyes on the property during the day and evening to see what you are getting into. 

Two months ago, I initiated a Physical Fitness Class, which has quickly grown to 200 members.

But I don't have a physical office location, I work remotely with clients all over the US. 

Once you are out, we will inspect to verify there's no physical damage to the rental and refund your deposit immediately.

That takes very knowledgeable contractors and maintenance, and staying proactive with your management of the physical property itself.

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Give them the required notice to enter their unit for a physical inspection of the property and go in. 

Until you work out the bugs in your sysyems and procedures.Or, if you invest farther away, do a personal, physical (not Zoom) walkthrough of the property before you sign off on it.Surprises and out of state investments, don't make good bed fellows. 

Not a terrible idea, but here's where I would urge you to exercise some caution. 1.

@Linda Weiner, you can exercise that exemption only once every two years.