Could be a business decision based on keeping long-term high quality tenants rather than risk the costs on turnover. 

Highly recommend starting close to you so you can get eyes on the property if you do decide to purchase a true rental. 

I’ve seen Windsor hills and it looks nice, hoa seems high though.

Keep detailed records of income, expenses, and improvements, and choose the right filing approach based on your comfort level with these rules.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

A property manager may be a hard egg to crack but once cracked (built trust or relationship), they can open many doors since they can be your advocate and have access to many homes.this is the case with apartment complexes.   

That's a high price tag for someone who claims that he will also help you find your first few deals.

I think its a scary feeling, like the cost of entry is too high.

I feel as though my home is priced too high, however, my property manager insists the price is competitive.  

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

@Karolina Powell Just some high level thoughtsDeal #1:This is probably something I would only be interested in if there's equity to be had right off the bat or soonish.