I think it would be beneficial to set up your own management company to manage your assets.

My partner and I have a couple units we manage as well in Washington DC.

I joined with the intent to surround myself with others in the field and build my confidence and understanding of the subject matter (:I live a disciplined lifestyle when managing my expenses and living below my means.

If it’s too much to handle, hiring a property manager could help.OKC Home Realty Services

Since you have more time than capital right now, consider side hustles like Airbnb co-hosting, property management for other investors, or even leveraging your nursing background to consult for mid-term rental owners.

Even competent 3rd party management can only mitigate, not necessarily address many of the issues that arise when owning lower tier properties & population growth alone is not a magic pill. 

Unemployment was high but I had savings and managed to find work.

From there, you have to decide whether you want to be a landlord or hire a property manager.

For the majority of the properties we manage for our clients, we pass the yard responsibilities to the tenants.

What kind of ROI i should look at, considering project completion will be 3 years roughly?