I know that is the biggest issue with investing from afar.We closed more in 2021 in MO, OK and OH.

(I think this is my biggest hurdle, in my mind anyway) I am both excited and a bit scared, but never let that stop me. 

Biggest recommendation - network.

When Trump did it we ended up with the biggest deficit of all time, well before the pandemic. 

Yes, entitled tenants with unreasonable expectations can be an annoyance, but you are dealing with one of the biggest most important aspects of a person's life (where they life).

The biggest change in terms of lending programs id say is fannie's changes to allow for 5% down for 2-4 units.

The biggest key to self-management is being EXTREMELY PROACTIVE.

I can tell you the biggest thing is as long as you run your numbers tight and have good contractors you can be pretty successful at it.

On of the biggest scams/ money maker in the country , 

Since you have me on a rant now: the Great Lakes region is considered a climate heaven: our winters are getting milder, our summers are awesome, we have not hurricanes, fires, earthquakes or other recurring disasters.