But I'll definitely try to coordinate my next trip with the next schedule meeting.

Some companies put a 10%-15% market fee on those maintenance/repair trips.

If his lifestyle involves a fleet of limos to attend weekend parties, private jets to get around, trips to Vegas to roll the dice etc.. that would affect what avenues and instruments you look at.At 59 though, he may be slightly risk averse and not want to bungle his life savings.

I do recommend that people try to visit the one or two turnkey operators on their short list before investing - because I do think looking someone in the eye and seeing the area and properties first-hand is still a great way to assess partnership potential - but if it is not possible for you to do so, having a trusted friend or family member take a trip on your dime might be worth it.

Double check everything is on, breakers are not tripped, and panels with kills switches are installed right.  

Made three trips to the buildings department and found the file on the 3rd try because files from 1939 is still in paper form and often misfiled.

I was searching online and saw one places named Barbados.The pictures I saw was really awesome and I it made me plan a trip to Barbados.

What does that look like after you factor in a couple of round-trip plane tickets for periodic visits?  

I am from south FL but I will be taking a trip to Philadelphia this week to get a feel for the market.

I am from south FL but I will be taking a trip to Philadelphia this week to get a feel for the market.