I had to learn when i got out into the mid west and c class areas to lock my car when i was getting gas.. 

Just what I have done.By the way - cars eat wealth.  

Each unit is a 2/1, approx. 1,000 sq ft, has separate full basements and 1 car garage, built in 1976.

I had been caring for my Dad full time for the last 6 years and he passed, this is why I suddenly am left with some money, a paid off condo and car, great credit but no real job or income.

He's dressed nice and has a nice car.

Some cash buyers aren't investor normal home buyers that would pay cash rather than financing thus saving thousands . that works for cars too, finance 101.

It's about an hour commute by bus, train, and car from where I am in Middletown. 

They could easily turn around a buy a new car or pay medical bills with it.

Our strategy is to target the standard 3/2 with a two car garage in neighborhoods frequented by military families. 

I would argue, negative value, after you include cost of flight, food, rental car, hotel, time away from work, time away from family, time away from your REAL role in real estate which is finding the next deal.ALL THAT SAID - I think there is huge value in spending time on the ground and building relationships with your team - going out for beers with your agent, your property managers, your project managers/GC/contractors, taking an interest in what they're doing, reviewing their projects, ensuring their goals and ethics are still aligned with yours.