And as an LP, I can do 75% of my due diligence from my desktop computer, the rest is going to the properties themselves, going to sponsor meetings, talking with other investors etc, which is a ton of fun. good luck :)  

RE is a lot more active and involved, even if you hire a PM and a GC which BTW eats up your returns.

Rentredi seems to do it all but the reviews for it say there are a lot of bugs and a lot of hidden fees.

So, create status codes for both of these and a few in-between codes to help you work smarter, not harder.

We have two rentals rent by room and a househack duplex.

I am a 1099 buyer and a mortgage lender as well.

Hiring a contractor to assist with repairs and a property management company to manage rental.

One of my friend happens to be a RE agent, landlord and a property manager himself and he seems to feel that as long as she pays rent on time and does not create nuisance, not to worry much and just keep do a quarterly property inspection.

Will finish both tomorrow then work a shed site down below and a road around the property.  

It is an area you are likely more familiar with and closer to which could be helpful for your first investment and as @Sarah Kensinger metioned, you may be able to do a MTR.