I would highly encourage you to come visit if you have not yet done so. 

I didn't think 100% was even an option, so that's encouraging.

You understand more about the market, you can drive by your properties to "check up" on them, you can interact with other players in your market at various events, etc. 

I'd encourage you to do the same.  

I have just a little bit of advice for using this site and a little advice on getting more into real estateAdvice for this site...1) Set up keywords for your area and interests so that you're notified when they're used and then start interacting.2) Read through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide3) Go through applicable blogs and podcasts as there are a lot of great resourcesAdvice for REI...1) Study up on what you need to know/do for the 1st step and then do it, then repeat for all following steps until you have completed your first investment then repeat the process and keep learning.

The software features modern interactive elements that are expected in many fields of industry, but are only just now becoming readily available to realty.

While we don't typically do short-term housing, we are encouraging our team to work with our valued clients and help support those in need.  

Trulia's crime map is useful, and some localities have newspapers that also have some sort of interactive crime log/map.

It’s also helped to have encouraging friends like @Greg Woodard and @Tashya Tummings.

But again, these are going to be people you know and interact with, and you'll want to discuss what they are looking for and what you're willing to offer -- you may find that you can get money cheaper than that or perhaps only more expensive.