My company manages a little over 400 properties in Ocala and most are OOS investor owned. 

@Kyle Carter My top recommendation is to begin by contacting property management companies in each target area.

Quote from @Christopher Lynch: I recently watched an episode of BiggerPockets where the guest discussed how he started a real estate investment company and buys commercial properties with 0% down.

If you know of any property management companies in the Columbus area that you would recommend, I would greatly appreciate your suggestions.Due to the lower down payment requirements, I’m focusing on finding a place where I can house hack and live in one of the units for now.Thank you again for your helpful advice 

They removed all their content from the web and I got an email from my coach saying she no longer worked for the company.

They were a law firm who hunts class action suits to go against companies. 

With that being said, in a worst case scenario, you can always hire a property management company to handle the day to day items if it comes to that. 

My company provides a comprehensive A-to-Z solution tailored to our clients' needs.

Having a long-term rental while living abroad is do-able.Flipping houses while abroad, in my opinion, more difficult, especially if its your first go around with real estate.I would recommend taking a flight and staying in the area for a week and inspect the neighborhoods and make connections.You can reach out to @Elenis Camargo who has a PM company in Jacksonville.Best of luck though.

Of course, I run a cost segregation company BUT I would recommend that regardless.