If you don't fall within that category a knowledgeable local real estate agent can be an excellent resource.

You've learned:1) The basics of landlording2) That it's not for youNow, how can you apply your landlording knowledge to "manage your manager"? 

Some will criticize your choices, but understand that their judgment often reflects their own insecurities.

If you're looking for steady rental income, Cleveland could be a solid choice.

Also, for those whose BUSINESS (as opposed to just investment) is STR, they can scale successfully while their experience and knowledge of the industry may allow them the opportunity to uncover and recognize those few opportunities that will provide a much higher than market risk adjusted ROI. 

Wishing you the best on your journey, and feel free to reach out if you have questions along the way—this community has a wealth of knowledge!

@Mario Morales, to echo Bradley, I would say this depends on what you are lacking in your own knowledge base.To some (probably many investors) the agent is simply an initial filter for them.  

A good tenant is someone who works hard to have more choices in life.

Because of cost, duplexes are are a better choice and compete well with SFH and or apartments. 4.  

Quote from @Vince Scipione: Yes, they are a popular choice where I live and work, however with the ever fluctuating cost of oil heat, many people have swapped over their boilers/furnaces to what is called a "Propane Gun" essentially it is a device that is affixed to the front of the furnace/boiler that injects the propane and ignites it.