@Nicholas Hill, the location of your qualified intermediary isn't as critical as their experience and responsiveness. 

When we stopped direct mail about a year or so ago, our response rate was 0.25%.  

@Jordan White - Thanks for the response! 

This gentlemen still handles all of our issues in that city.Morel of this story is we almost lost a huge asset to our business over this but in the end we know it was the responsible thing to do. 

I would read the response from @Rumi TeverI would recommend you find a good PM in the area that would be able to help you  with that all the way from California.All the best...

@Carl Fischer, I appreciate your response. 

Please see response above.

This is a crucial part of purchasing any value add deal in my opinion.

Thank you all in advance for your responses.

Having a supportive cast is crucial.