Normally they're set up to take a lot of your money and sell you some kind of monthly software subscription.Search google for a white paper on tax lien/deed investing in your state. 

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

Just keep in mind that emergencies can happen, and it’s important to have someone local who can step in if needed.If you do decide to manage the property yourself, you might want to set up clear communication protocols with your tenants and ensure you have reliable contractors lined up for any potential issues.Good luck with your decision, and I hope your move abroad goes smoothly!

Is it as difficult to set up as everyone says?

Can you set up a side hustle so you can set up a Self Directed SoloK?

I also did a video interview with Jacob Rappaport that is about 36 minutes on YouTube that is phenomenal and he talks about the pros and cons of different set ups. it changed the way I structured my rental business and I have watched it several times since doing the interview with him.

One is at $8K (that is, to repair and put things back with the same set up as original), one is at $15K (that is, to repair and put something else better so we won't have same issue again). 

@Zehua Zhou, You have a flawed setup.

I have several MLS searches set up that do that for me.

I have set up a holding LLC in WY and plan to put my CA and TX entities within the holding LLC.