100%,, I do not collect rent, I simply coordinate maintenance and flip props.--- Why does your story change every time you speak?

Quote from @Brandon Weis: As a property manager, I know we do a lot more than collect rent and post notices: Move-In and Move-Out InspectionsProperty ShowingsRoutine InspectionsTenant Screening and InterviewsMaintenance and RepairsVendor ManagementHandling EmergenciesNeighborhood RelationsLease Violation ManagementCurb Appeal and Landscaping ChecksI opened in a new market (just 30 miles away) about six years ago.

Ziprent will write the lease, execute it, then get the tenant in the unit and collect first month's rent and deposit.

There are many lawsuits filed against them, and they have failed to repay many past investors - I personally know of at least 20 people who are collectively owed millions. 

In short, getting the place restored was akin to remediating damage from a natural disaster.In the trash and belongings abandoned by the tenant, he also left the OM for his healthcare real estate endeavor, nasty-grams from the IRS about his personal taxes, and collections letters from several creditors after him.I got burned here and so did my property manager.

.--- Make sure seller at least collects & prorates November rent to you!

That’s what  most  sophisticated real estate money is focused on.

Collect people's contact info, share yours, and add them to your database/email list.

There is really no risk of you losing your investment as long as it is insured and you do your job as a landlord … fill the property, collect rent, maintain it.  

You could then get more sophisticated and factor in refinances after 5-10 years and how that money could be re-invested into acquiring extra units.