We live in San Diego so would be long-distance, TBD if we self-manage or enlist a PM. 

I have one rental property that I have been self managing for about 10 years but I'm looking to exploring and potentially doing my first Flip this year. 

You can also check out a group on Facebook with other investor like your self called Yellowbird.

I am passionate about Tiny Homes, I started just by helping more people with creative floorplans by self teaching myself CAD design so I could help more families.

@Travis Biziorek: self management isn't something that we're willing to undertake. 

They are a great crowd, and networking was amazing.I just finished the self paced course and just got off the phone with them concerning the Gold and Platinum programs for mentorship.  

The third was a program on Self Storage which was highly informative and I enjoyed through AJ Osborne.

A debt service loan would be a good option if your DTI is high, you want to close in an LLC, you're self-employed or have low income on paper, or you don't have a stable 2-year work history.

Quote from @Andrew Self: Previous apartment.

I pay self employment taxes on myinterest income from mortgage notes because I am considered a “dealer” and am in the business.