First of all, we would like to say hello to all of the visitors from Brazil.  There has been a substantial amount of interest from your country and we wish to acknowledge that.

Whether you are managing your own properties or have a manager who does it for you, a regular visit is recommended for continued success in real estate. The only exception to this would be is if you do not live near your investment properties and it is not practical to routinely travel and do a visual inspection of your portfolio. No one will ever care about your real estate portfolio as much as you do!

In the world of paper assets such as stocks and mutual funds, a quarterly report is sent out to investors to inform them how much their portfolio has changed in the past 3 months. With this in mind, it would be advised to drive by your properties once every three months. Also ensure that when you take your trip, it is done in the middle of the day. This is to ensure enough sunlight exists such that you can see any small problems which can turn into big problems such as cracks in the foundation. Other potential problems you may wish to observe are any derelict vehicles nearby, uncut lawns, windows which need to be replaced, etc. This is yet another example of being proactive and not reactive in your investing.