Quote from @Braeden Warg: The right way to do it is to contact the city and ask them.

What should it cost?

It doesn't mean they are a skilled manager.You should do your own research. 

It's exciting to see your focus on building a real estate portfolio for financial freedom!

How do you think government layoffs and DOGE will affect the rental market?

So - somewhere 2 hours away, or somewhere you like to vacation in, or where all your family lives, or where you plan to move someday.Too many people are trying to do exactly what you're doing - pick a market based on a formula - and they end up buying a random 'cheap' property thousands of miles away, turn it over to people they've never met or even spoken to, and then... lose money.  

It's great that you're focused on saving and educating yourself before diving into real estate.

It tries to do too many things and poorly at that.

If you ever decided to sell the building but keep operating the business, it makes it much easier.

Took an extra 6 weeks than planned,  but ultimately got it done.