Though I had lunch yesterday with some investors who are killing it in Macon (50+ units)...Big difference is that they're local, manage the properties themselves and can directly supervise the maintenance. 

@Melanie Stephens Tried to sell a unit during Covid but due to lack of inventory in the market the tenant refused that we take pictures of her belongings and post it publicly, refused any in person showings unless she could supervise with surveillance and then accused our realtor of sexual harassment.

I will have some simple jobs started while we are away...a trusted handyman will supervise.

I have a full time job supervising banking/financial professionals on a corporate job.

@Emily Powell - The RPM office is working under the supervision of a real estate broker.  

There are those unicorns out there that work for peanuts but do a great job with minimal supervision but they are rare and hard to find.

The broker is there to aid you in your business and to "supervise" you.  

Will she want to supervise the accounting to double check figures?  

IMO 2-4 units are the best to start with;  SFR's don't come with built-in supervision in the form of multiple tenants and are either 100% full or 100% vacant.  

I could:(a) Find a renovated home, move in and rent out as-is (prices are ~$260-300k)(b) Find a home that needs some TLC (prices are ~$150k), renovate as needed ($50-70k)I'd like to renovate/househack because I have a flexible move out date (any time before next May), I have cash on hand to make repairs, and I don't mind hiring out & supervising the skilled labor.SpecificsI've found on the MLS a house for ~$140k, around 1200 square feet.