If the goal is hands-off long-distance investing then I would consider starting single-family homes, they are way easier to manage :) 

It's a lot easier than competing for profits against the other MLS shoppers.

It will help you benchmark your current portfolio against potential alternatives and make these types of decisions easier. 

The loan approval is based on the property’s rental income covering the mortgage—making it easier for investors without traditional income streams to qualify.LLC Protection: Many DSCR lenders allow you to hold the property in an LLC.

Shout-Out to an Amazing Realtor for Out-of-State Investors – Melissa Hudson in Cleveland, OHHey Bigger Pockets Community,I wanted to take a moment to share an incredible experience I had working with Melissa Hudson with McDowell Real Estate, a realtor based in Cleveland, Ohio, who helped me sell my out-of-state investment property.

There are easier strategies for a n00b to start with. 

Privately funded and local tend to be easier .

Shout-Out to an Amazing Realtor for Out-of-State Investors – Melissa Hudson in Cleveland, OHHey Bigger Pockets Community,I wanted to take a moment to share an incredible experience I had working with Melissa Hudson, a realtor based in Cleveland, Ohio, who helped me sell my out-of-state investment property.

If you have commercial experience and are an excellent asset manager (managing the property manager, driving revenue, reducing expenses,  managing GCs)You wont just provide value to a sponsorYou will be highly sought-after after by sponsorship groups.The ones worth their salt know how incredibly valuable a strong asset manager is (and how much work it takes)So if you can bring that skillset, I have a feeling it won't take long for you to find a sponsorship team. 

Your Facebook group idea was incredibly helpful--I just joined the Columbus Ohio group.