However, the goal would be to increase the amount of units rented to close to 100%, maximizing income, then potentially outsource management duties - either by hiring a capable manager/maintenance person, or by getting a property management company involved. 

Hi @Kent FordAs you look for your property here is a good website that can be a good point of reference Areavibes.com it gives you a total LIVABILITY score.  

Your financial activities are essentially outsourced to another institution, which may have its own policies and vulnerabilities.What Can You Do?

Are there little tasks you can outsource to someone else? 

Step up into the 300k or high as you can and you'll see some great appreciation, quality renters and shorter vacancy periods if any.Sink as little into Dead Equity as possible, write off everything you can and after 5 to 7 yrs, when you click on my website and see: 100% 80/20 680 score, NO DOC Hybrid Option Arm with 1% min. payment rate100% No PMI to $1,850,000100% No PMI- one day out of BK to $1,000,000SELL, SELL, SELL, SELL EVERYTHING!!

I hadn't expected a response but this website seems really good!

Dave Ramsey might feel the way he does about debt because he got burned and declared bankruptcy (a publicized fact), and you are influenced by your past and learn from it and others might benefit from sharing.My biography is what is it and is fully disclosed on several public websites by 3rd party regulators (TSBPA, FINRA, NFA, TDI, etc) and reiterated on several of my own.  

I opted to pay more and outsource my bookkeeping to bench.co.

If that's the way you have to get the names, then you need to outsource that job.

Knowing zoning laws, property taxes, and landlord-tenant laws will help you navigate potential pitfalls.To expand your knowledge, engage with real estate investing websites and forums such as Bigger Pockets.