Currently having the same issue.

Then you let the tenants know how to handle emergencies and issues, if they call you or who to call.

The remote location, challenging terrain, workforce issues, and limited availability of nearby utilities contribute to this.

If all 3 units are roughly the same value, then you are only getting 1/3 of the total potential benefit.There's a lot of technicalities I'm intentionally skipping here, to distill the core issue. 

This is especially true if the property requires significant upkeep or if the heirs live far away.Owners of Distressed PropertiesSellers who own homes in poor condition and can't afford the necessary repairs may prefer to sell as-is rather than invest time and money into renovations.Landlords with Problematic TenantsLandlords who have been dealing with problematic tenants, frequent vacancies, or costly property damage might want to offload the property quickly to cut their losses and avoid further hassles.Owners Facing Major Life ChangesSignificant life changes, such as health issues, retirement, or downsizing, can motivate people to sell their property quickly.

I have never had an issue with theft, which hopefully doesn't change now that I said that.

Clair I have two duplexes and house hack one of them and have very few issues.

Recently appraised for 240k, I was able to negotiate to 215k with 30k rehab budget (more on cosmetic issues) .

Can you recommend experienced lenders and real estate agents for multi-family properties in Jersey City?

Assuming you are managing the property well and taking care of maintenance issues, there really is no benefit to either you or your resident from the inspection.