Do they like to be on the couch (if so I have couch covers)?

It is much more helpful than pictures to see you aren't hiding anything.   

Online metrics can be good, but they wont paint the whole picture. 

Where another issue arrises is I recently quit my job after becoming pregnant as they would not cover my maternity while overseas, my husband is employed however he works for a UK company and is British so would be unlikely to help us with the situation in the US.

Covering my bases!

Do you think it's common for a tenant to sue for an amount greater than insurance can cover, then take your property or even your personal assets? 

The HOA covers all the exterior.What was the outcome?

They get a higher return since they are covering housing cost, have the $250k per spouse primary residence deduction in gains, is a savings account, higher leverage position, lower interest rate possible, will pay more premium for location, etc.House might be overpriced for REITs but not for home owners.  

Also, coming from running a business just think of RE as a business (which it is), the numbers have to work and your investments need to fit into the big picture.

Without taking a proper tour of the cabin and only driving by and seeing pictures of the inside.