Next I think I'll read Brandon Turner's "The Book on Rental Property Investing" as that seems like what I'm drawn to initially.Beyond that, I'm focusing on:-Scanning/reading any posts that catch my fancy-Keeping an ongoing notebook of things I want to dive into further-Reaching out/making local connections (KC area)-Discovering if there are any clubs/meet-ups/groups I should joinI think with that, my path will start to take shape.

There are 3 safe harbors available to you-De Minimis Safe Harbor ElectionSafe Harbor Election for Small Taxpayers (sounds a bit condescending)Safe Harbor for Routine MaintenanceCheck these out...Frankly given the amount, and what you are doing (low materiality to the plumbing system unit of property), I would expense it.

@Mason Hickman- valid points, wife loves doing the decretive fancy stuff, so that’s my plan for now.

The only thing I can think of that may be harder to deal with if I am not local is routine maintenance issues, but I was thinking I can just ask around for some handy man referrals to have at the ready in case those smaller issues arise, while I would instruct our future tenants to contact our service provider for any emergency issues. 

No one really talks about this but they should because a lot of people get stuck buying a new fancy home and then in 12-24 months they are under water.Again not everywhere but in a lot of places where you see a small phase of builds go up and then it’s off to another city or county.The other thing that is not talked about much is home prices if the home price is under say $200K the builder loses interest.

There are some very complex, fancy spreadsheets available for less than $10 that let you manage up to ten units.

Evan I will not invest in a sponsor that I see either on instagram in the shiny new home, fancy cars etc. or acts as an influencer with all these training programs.

I would also try especially in the beginning at least quarterly to complete some routine maintenance and make sure the house is being taken care of properly. 

You can actually find 2 bedroom condos below $100k now fairly routinely.

Doesn't have fancy jets and a spa, but it's nice and fits 6 people.