I may focus on that market since I can hit some people up to be boots on the ground. 

That discussion pushed me towards ground up construction, where I finally find myself today.

Open to ocean view, close to tourist areas by transit, farm ground or ranch land.  

Quote from @Ryan Brown: Quote from @Tim Delaney: Hopefully your lease has "right to quiet enjoyment" clauses which would give you grounds to evict, however if you don't have audio then you will be reliant on the other tenants providing statements or testifying at the eviction hearing.

I was willing to pay more than my competition.

Sees a lot of off market stuff because he is a property manager as well.The toughest part about investing outside of your locality is finding boots on the ground that you can trust.

Sellers are notorious for not communicating any changes in their unit counts to avoid paying taxes.  

Hi Jasmine-Congratulations on being ready to turn your primary residence into a rental.Your question is should you use a property manager or self-manage your property.If there is enough positive cashflow or you can afford to pay a property manager, I always recommend doing so for the following reasons:1.

You have to find a middle ground, IMO 

None of these things will bring success tomorrow, but with doing them consistently every day, I will wake up in 5,10,20,30,40,60 years and be miles ahead of everyone else.2) Never stop learningThere is only growth or decay, there is no middle ground.