I hate getting them because I do not have a thick skin, but posting them on my blog works like therapy for me...lolSeriously though it's amazing how angry people get.  

I attend a few different meetups, but most people are focused on the physical properties.

The Seller DOES still have a "Seller's Disclosure" Statement to complete, but the info requested on that is very specific and very detailed, and is primarily about physical defects.It does not require an "investor friendly" agent, but does require an agent that is at least knowledgeable about the Standard, local, Purchase documents and processes.

You have physical separation and you are not sharing living spaces.

How would this process even work, if I am not physically getting the checks?

If its too emotional for you, or you want to take your eyes off the deal as a keeper, and get greedy and put your eyes on the seller of contract, your not unusual, and you have more experience to pick up and learn, and probably should buy with a realtor, and accept a no-deal retail that a hard money lender will definitely not touch.Go to wake, raleigh rei, for group therapy, but what do you want to hear?

Physical therapist, Medical products supplier, health education for people with disabilities. 

If you're looking to get invested in the space in a physical way, you would benefit from attending local meet ups to find some regional investors that would help to shadow/mentor you. 

I would be willing to pay for someone to visit the property, make sure things are in order tenant wise and physical property wise, and maybe based on the amount of work needed charge me a quarterly fee but some charge a percent of whatever job they hire someone for... and some other formats... that I find bring less value but more cost. 

Besides, I’ve found I get more info from the inspector talking to me than the physical report!)