property manager/ renting out of state?

[Eric Brandenburg]

Hello,

I am thinking of buying a duplex vs quadplex in Syracuse New York, FHA loan, live in for one year while other units are rented out. In the next 1-2 years I will be moving to South Carolina. Does anyone have any advise about property managers and if managing rental properties is difficult from another state? This would be my first rental property. I would like to wait, but my rent is insanley high. Would be much better in my own duplex/quadplex. Please give your advice. Thank you