What are your thoughts on new construction as a long term rental?

[Robert Olgin]

I just sold my home and made a good amount of money to pay off all of my debt and still put 20% down on a newly built home.  I plan on living in it for a year or two and save money for my next investment.  I just wanted to get your thoughts on buying new construction and turning it into a long-term rental.  I plan on self-managing.  I figured this would be the best route to go, so that I can get some experience self-managing with minimal possibilities of issues arising.