Additionally, if there's a particular aspect of real estate you're eager to explore or learn more about, let me know, and I'll do my best to provide valuable insights.

I highly recommend managing them yourself, at least the bill paying, tenant screening, rent collecting aspects, and finding reliable plumbers and heating/cooling people- these are the services you'll use the most. 

@Alex ClarkYou have to define what "doable" means for YOU. 

The accounting aspect is a an additional thought I hadn't heard before.I know some people have used this strategy in an attempt to avoid triggering a re-evaluation of property taxes.  

I am into all oportunities of this aspect.

Trying to define SFR into classes really bothers me.

It has been recently introduced and is supposed to put a cap on the cost to install utility hook ups for new construction and ban hedge funds and corporate entities from buying single family homes in California):SB 1210"This bill would, for new housing construction, prohibit a connection, capacity, or other point of connection charge from a public utility, as defined, or a special district, as defined, for electrical, gas, sewer, or water service from exceeding 1% of the reported building permit value of that housing unit.

Not to sound like a jerk, but it may depend on what you define as "a deal."

They will define you more than your gains. 

Tools that automate these aspects can help ensure your property remains competitive and that guests receive timely and personalized responses.2.