It's not perfect but it's a good place to eavedrop and read up on what REAL people are doing in this space and what they have learned. =)

Most people I know start with low money down programs so they can get away with a initial capital investment of around $25k but you also need reserves.  

It's a perfect winter project for me. 

If I know anything, it's that I/we are definitely NOT perfect and we can always do better.

I find a lot of books and articles give the perfect scenario or the absolute horrific situation to get eyeballs.You will not have to perform at a level 10 consistently (10 meaning demanding). 

During the months of searching for the perfect property, his has decided to move out of state, closer to family.

Flips have done good not great, Air Bnbs are going good not great, and rentals all were brrrr'd perfectly but like most cash flow just enough to pay the bills and cover expenses.

This is the BEST $100 you will ever spend, and if you listen to Amanda Han's tax book, you'll know it's also likely a business expense for you to write off :) https://biggerpockets.supercast.com/My perfect way to learn from the BP books is to listen to the audio book through the subscription above, then books that really stand out to me I go old school and get the physical copy so that I can re-read it, take notes in the margins, and put post it notes so key points are easier for me to re-reference in the future.

Having an in-house team has allowed us to move quickly on acquisitions, execute renovations efficiently, and get properties on the market at the perfect time.

Of course, there's no perfect right or wrong answer, it will be different for all but make sure you do what is comfortable for you and what fits your goals.