Some of the most successful ones I know are totally remote, unique cabin in the woods type. 

Do you have the funds to carry the payments if no one is renting it ? 

to get more than one - or even more than two?

Neighbors dog at one point jumped the fence and bit our little girl riding her bike in our driveway, neighbors constantly argue in their front yd cursing, loud music until 11pm at times during summer months just to give you an idea.

IF that is the case full stop - yes you are paying for something called insurance but if you have a claim the company has the right to pretty much deny coverage for having the wrong type of policy.Landlord policies are higher cost but for a reason - there is a different and increased level of risk when the house is not owner occupied.Talk with your agent and get all the details sorted out. 

Did you end up finding one?

Another option is house hacking—buying a small multi-unit, living in one, and renting the rest to cut costs.

I had a similar idea (having one of the mortgage brokers I know underwrite any prospective buyers.

However, not one general location is going to help you determine whether it's a good market for multi family or single family etc.The one true way to start looking into a market is talking to an agent who knows the area.

Quote from @Geoffrey Paugam: I suspect there are many managers there, but maybe not any good ones?