Recommended max distance for a self managed rental?

[Jake C.]

I'm trying to find my first property, buy and hold / rental. What is the maximum distance / time you would recommend my search be contained to?

As a related question, if I bought a duplex, am I on the hook for landscaping, such as keeping the lawn mowed? Or does anyone have any creative ways to keep this as a tenant reponsibility? This would be related w/ regards to me having to travel to the property to keep up w/ the work.

Thanks in advance for any input!