Owning rental property in a different city

[Chris Conroy]

I am currently an engineer, and my job may require me to move within the next year or two.  I have started reading the book on rental property investing, and want to get started.  If i were to do this and have to move in a year, this makes me nervous.  Has anyone dealt with having rental property in a city you don't live in?  How much harder is it even if you have a property manager?  Would you recommend against this?

I'm excited about taking my first step in real estate investing, and I would appreciate any ones input! 

Thanks!