There is no substitute for being physically present with experienced investors.I'm always happy to help point you in the right direction for resources or tools on BiggerPockets that can help you with your REI goals!

It's mentally and physically beneficial to my clients.

I think you can do just as well with a healthy relationship with a local mentor in your proximity, augmented by the vast amount of knowledge and wealth of resources on this site. 

Trying to figure out exactly how much time i need to be physically present so as not to commit fraud or lose the loan.

I disdain PM because:their interest is  only in their commissions, not your physical assets, not in getting GOOD tenants.  

I keep a notebook as this is a visual reminder to take action.This list is ONLY of those things that i "CAN" physically do today.

@Sharnell JamesAlso, I read the below post sometime ago and thought you might find it useful as well.Originally posted by @Deshawn Jennings: Hello@Jerron Horn CEO,I'm fairly new to the business as well, but from what i'm reading and learning is that you'll want to gather as much information about the owner, the financial and physical aspects of the property as you can.

This value is determined by comparing the subject property to other similar properties that have sold recently and are hopefully in close proximity.  

However, I am interested in keeping my property as an investment by renting it and keeping it in good physical and financial shape for as long as it makes sense. 

However, the process is free and will give you the piece of mind of being able to physically show potential tenants that the property is not under rent control.Good luck to you!