Love that you're learning from podcasts and books - lots of great insights there for sure!

Also, because your unit will probably be booked with a guest most of the time. 

Totally worth it to cover any gaps.For managing it all, a Property Management System (PMS) could save you a ton of time by syncing calendars, automating messaging, and handling bookings.

My approach was to partner with a GC, so he handles the rehab estimates with his years of experience.Another option is to read J Scott’s book on estimating rehab costs.I've heard a lot about this book.

I address it in detail in my book, but here's the short version:1.

Book losses through bonus depreciation.4.

This time the seller was anxious to get it off his books and sold to me.How did you finance this deal?

That’s why I alway recommend Jimmy Napier’s “invest in debt” book.  

Yes your advice aligns very well with what I read in David Green's book on Long Distance Investing which was very helpful.

You will start getting pitched on courses for out of state investors when David Greene's book has a great rundown.Like they said above, go in-person, meet people there.