Tools like Roofstock and local property managers can make remote investing manageable.If you prefer to stay local, explore adding an ADU to your property for rental income if zoning allows.

It's steering and its not allowed.

As an investment property owner, this means less maintenance and fewer unexpected expenses from storm related damage, often resulting in more affordable insurance premiums, less wear & tear on mechanical equipment, roofing materials or exterior surfaces.

Many of us will gladly share our contacts - helping you AND that allows us to provide value to our contractors by referring them extra business.

We have found what works and repeat it as much as funds allow.

This allows someone other than me (an authorized business representative) to do business on my behalf rather than limiting everything to myself. 

And BP allowed us at their conference to be the selected Charity ..

You should not have allowed access and now you are going to live the old adage of "it's easier to give slack later than to real it in." 

Higher percent down though might actually help slightly reduce the interest rate for you, but also allow you to keep some of your cash as well for other potential deals.  

I just want to make it work as renting the house will allow me to still save some money.Anyone have similar experience or any tips would be greatly appreciated.