Learnt lesson not to fully depend on property manager and should have made decision faster by reducing rent .

I selected Lewiston for the post as I didn't see an Augusta option, but I do work all over the state.It was my family's property management business that brought me to Maine and sparked my interest in and passion for helping investors achieve their goals. 

Quote from @Dennis McNeely: In a sandwich lease option, the investor exercises their option with the property owner to purchase the property when the tenant-buyer indicates they're ready to exercise their option and purchases the property.

Is it difficult to find reliable cleaners and handymen for the property?

Turn on any home renovation show, and you’ll see investors turning run-down properties into stunning dream homes—selling them for a hefty profit.

Here’s why this market is so ripe:1️⃣ Mom-and-Pop Sell-Offs at Huge DiscountsA lot of these properties have been in the same family for decades, but now the kids aren’t interested in taking over the business or the real estate.

Most likely those would be smaller apartments, sub 50 units.It is harder to find solid property management on the smaller apartments.  

I am looking for a property around $500k, single with a remote work and side hassle.

@Camille Romero I would not buy a property in a city with a declining population.

Quote from @Logan Barwick: I Am looking at getting involved in rental properties and debating on which option would be best.