It also makes it harder for other operators down the road--- not your main concern but we all impact each other.What about you and your wife live in the garage unit, and rent out the house for a lot more, at least until all this permitting is figured out.

There are "turn key section 8" operators in Alabama that market to do all of the due diligence for you and you never even have to see the properties! 

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

And i have seen other do it like i said in San Antonio only to have that operator get in major trouble with the state and the investors get wiped out.. there is more than just YOU buying a home without an investor putting up the dollars to buy it.

I know we operate in totally different economies, "doors" here run about $100k, and far higher for small properties. 

Just want a software that does a great job handling the overall operations smoothly, a one-stop-shop for all PM needs. 

If looking to scale flips and create systems around it to minimize your time and involvement, I'd highly recommend putting a team in place that can handle the day to day operations. 

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1136927-land-...I run a small organic farm in Victor, ID. 30 min from Jackson Hole and close to Grand Targhee ski resort in Idaho.

Similarly, using services like insurance back office support can streamline operations.

they will say you can operate a parking lot there.. plus who is going to spend the thousands upon thousands litigating this with the city ???