@Kyle CarterWherever you decide to invest make sure the property manager is familiar with section 8 and manages section 8 rentals currently in that area.

I have listed those with a property manager. I

I successfully operate a small portfolio (3 duplexes and three single families) out of state and a good  property manager is essential. 

It's those maniacs that buy homes cash via quit claim deed off of craigslist that really get screwed.Make sure your property manager is a licensed real estate brokerage.Understand you can not eliminate all risk, only mitigate it.

It's those maniacs that buy homes cash via quit claim deed off of craigslist that really get screwed.Make sure your property manager is a licensed real estate brokerage.Google Clayton Morris and/or Morris Invest for a cautionary tale of what not to do when buying turnkey real estateUnderstand you can not eliminate all risk, only mitigate it.

Are you planning on self-managing or do you need to hire a property manager? Is

I'm between those two as well, but leaning towards working with an agent and property manager.. I

However, no one will watch out for your investment like you will so choosing, or even having a property manager is a major decision. 

Hire a manager; is that similar to a property manager of sort but for senior living?

., must share certain attributes (bedrooms, bathroom, etc.).T3: Compare property typeIn "The Book on Flipping Houses" by J Scott, it mentioned about adjusting the value of the comps to ensures that they resemble the subject property as closely as possible.