I have physically walked through this property twice now.

I like real estate because I can drive past it and physically see what I own.

I write my own contracts, do all the work, a purist, idealistic, not the way to make millions( unless I write book 😊)My heart is to the trades guys who really do the physical workAnd not Paint pictures of ease, and high level language that gets them all pumped, with no grounding!

I'm a physical therapist so I can get a job anywhere we move.

Depending on the level the damage rises to the property may well be un-occupiable until repaired. 

Most think my wanting to house-hack to get started is a major step backwards in life, and it may very well be, but it will be best for the long haul, of that I'm convinced.

Remember, they walk away with a physical diagram which they can refer back to, sketch on, and compare with others.

Moving here, inheriting debt, and eventually buying this house has never been beneficial to us in any way.I don’t want this to escalate to anything physical or violent.

If it is out of state do I have to be there physically to check on property?

As the agent, you could list any house anywhere, as long as you are working with a service on the ground that takes the 3D scans and places a security bot (think Google Home with a camera) in the home to open the door, greet any physical walkthroughs, answer questions, play nice music, and keep an eye on the place.