If so, self-managing properties might not be the best use of your time - In any case, I'd encourage you to talk to multiple local property management companies, keep the above in mind, and understand how they approach management.In my experience, property management isn’t just about finding the right tenant or collecting rent—especially in a tenant-friendly state like Rhode Island.

First you have to face the local municipalities & will be extremely difficult to get the zoning approved. 

After checking the local housing authority the SAFMR though the zipcode maximum is $1300.

Look into connecting with some local investors, they typically have meet-ups often and swap stories and different strategies.

I saw an example recently in Bloomberg about how local regulations can really shape a landlord’s experience, from what I’ve heard.

I’m personally actively looking for new investments in my local market (outside of Charlotte NC).

You could find your local wholesaler ( basically what a land flipper is) and ask about what CRMs they are using and also talk CPAs.  

Its always nice to hear positive things about local people. 

@Vijay Singh SambasivamI would suggest speaking to local banks, and credit unions.

I'm a construction management consultant (so similar to engineering) and investor/agent in the Boston area so I get the need to want/need to stay local.