If you are accredited, the best thing to do would be to invest 50k into a syndication and soak up all the knowledge of how it works from an experienced operator before you make the decision whether it's your plan.

We have a solid system in Quickbooks and want to stay with that for financials.

If a tenant is breaking clauses in your lease at minimum I would have stated that in the letter, given ___ days to make the correction, or plan to move out of my property at ___ date.

Whether it's through sustainable practices, adaptive reuse, or innovative space planning, the possibilities are endless. 

You'll need either a POA or schedule an appointment at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for document signing - and you need to plan this well in advance!

What did they say is the plan?

And it depends on what you do next - rebuild or sell as is or some other plan. 

I was also planning to work for a property managing firm to learn the ropes of the state and local codes while continuing to invest.

Do you plan on renting out your current house or house hacking it? 

You likely don't have the net worth, proper LLC management or proper separation of personal interests to make this an effective approach. there numerous BP threads you can search to get more insights. tldr - keep under personal name and get a good umbrella plan.