Newbie out of state investor

[Angel Wu]

Hi everyone! Newbie investor here living in LA looking to invest out of state. As a newbie out of state investor would you guys recommend I work with a turnkey company? If so, any suggestions on how to find a vetted one in the area (thinking Cleveland, Columbus, Birmingham)? Is just working with a local investor real estate agent and management company a pretty safe bet too? I am just starting out in the out of state arena so don't want to bite off something I can't handle and/or run into too many blindspots. Thanks for everyone's advise and expertise : )