Mission KS is a hot area in the metro, not surprised it sold fast

If you find someone that will let you supply the materials and work for labor only and sign a contract you supplied , you have hired an employee , a laborer , not a contractor .

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.

We have an acoustic panel set in there for aesthetics and sound.

I say that because every decent legit place I know of in market, yes offers the option of doing just tenant placement, for self-managing. 

It helps being willing to talk to sellers/get on the phone and talk to folks in the real estate space in general but the most important thing in my opinion is being an honest and true person.

I am looking into investing in Findlay Ohio and would like to find an agent to answer some questions about the location, market, and suggestions on places.

Selling to the wrong buyer can become more expensive than carrying the home for slightly longer.I will buy my bath/kitchen fixtures at a plumbing supply house and not a big box store.

Please add me to your buyer list :) Email me Jimmy and I'll get you connected to a few Wholesalers I get Inventory shares from here in Houston!

Just google the following: - special assessment - zombie condos - Florida condos (look for recent news)Since you are not living near the properties anyways, why not look in a landlord friendly state where the purchase prices are lower?