The biggest challenge is all realtor appraiser are an in the moment snapshot. 

I'm going to keep this method in mind when my children are ready to leave the nest.

I see a few challenges arising with this type of set-up.If for example, he/she doesn't do a good job or if you no longer need their services or if a conflict arises between landlord and manger.Is their a way to structure the managers pay without bumping in to challenges later on?

Moving up to a 5-6 unit property brings new challenges and opportunities.

Despite these challenges, the proposal could complement other housing reforms aimed at addressing the nationwide shortage.

Overseas investing is both a lot of fun and brings different challenges. 

Challenges?

Without that existing network, I’d find out-of-state management much more challenging, and I generally wouldn’t advise OOS management for new investors who don’t have reliable local contacts.Currently, I’m in the process of transitioning my properties to a local property manager.

Each state can be a little different so the details matter. https://www.omglawfirm.com/arkansas-probate-intestate-succes...Here is the pertinent excerpt:If you don’t have a Will, the default order of descent goes like this: (1) full blood and adopted children of the decedent, subject to any dower, curtesy, and homestead interest of a spouse; (2) if no full blood or adopted children, then everything to a spouse of greater than three years or half of everything plus dower, curtesy, and homestead to a spouse of less than three years and the other half of everything to other heirs (per this table); (3) to the decedent’s parents or surviving siblings; (4) to the decedent’s grandparents or surviving aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.; (5) to the decedent’s great-grandparents or surviving great aunts, great uncles, etc.; (6) if none of those intermediate descendents are alive the remaining half can go to the spouse of less than three years or to a predeceased spouse’s heirs; (7) finally, if none of these apply, all the property escheats to the county where the decedent died.

If it was their program that you were challenged by, I’m sorry to hear so and I wish you the best.