Do your due diligence now while you have the time, find somebody local in boots on the ground, and make good use of your resources in time available.

Love toledo been investing there for 6 years  now have a great team on the ground could not be better.

It may be helpful:I can give you some general info on insuring the property:Here are some things to look for from an Insurance prospective:1.Any in-ground tanks (active or inactive)2.Any Knob & Tube or Aluminum Wiring3.If built before 1978, does the building have Lead Safe certifications4.Any wood stoves or secondary heating units.

And what about the grounding issues?

Boots on the ground is critical.

It can be a nightmare investing out of state without the right boots on the ground.

Test their communication by reaching out as a potential guest to see how they handle inquiries.Ask for References – Speak to their existing clients to get a true sense of their service quality.Finding the right property manager long-distance is all about ensuring they have boots on the ground and a track record of high performance.

Pretty sure that is grounds for legal action against the PM.

I was told that a ground-floor condo are better than a second floor condo ( If there's no elevator and Stairs are present).

Sometimes you dont have much of a middle ground depending on the demographics.