If you treat your PM like a company that just unclogs a toilet then you're really short changing yourself. 

@Teri Feeney Styers the slow flip method that I think he is referring to is the one coined by Scott Jelinek which is buying a livable property using private money on a short term (typical 60 month--like a car) and immediately marking it up 2-4 times and selling it on a 30 year term using a land contract.

Add long distance to the equation and it just seems even more risky. 

Like almost everything else in life: Short-term pain for long-term gain!

with an interesting U-shape, but short-term money is still more expensive than long-term (https://www.ustreasuryyieldcurve.com) . 

And for the short term goal, do a house hack as you have planned.If you need any more direction send me a message.

Quote from @Josh Holley: Long story short - James Wise has an awful reputation here in the Cleveland area, but I have bought properties from him before I proceeded with another.

Hey Caleb,The short answer is yes—MLS systems are regional, so photo availability and listing practices can vary quite a bit.

These additions are a practical way to maximize returns without acquiring new properties.Vacation Rentals: An oversupply has shifted many owners from short-term to long-term rental strategies.

Make a short list of questions to ask.