paid off is the way to  go.. same cash flow 1/2 the headaches .. the other thing I would mention when the OP says remote is that off grid ? 

Hopefully, you find the info below helpful.

If you haven't checked the market for homes with "inlaw suites" or whatever your market equivalent is that can be a way to get it done as well. 

Quote from @Rachel Jane: First post, no idea what I’m doing, lolMy grandfather passed away and left me his condo, which is fully paid off (and located in a seniors residence) It’s worth approx $500,000 (CAD).

Hi @Brandi Jefferson, welcome to the Tampa Bay area and BP!

I bought a single family home for cash in November, did the renovations and now have tenants.

@Ashly FrassoRenting by the room can be a profitable but complex model.

Hello Trying to get back on the real estate investing space and build new connections that can help me to speed up the process.

Thank you so much for the information, my eviction has been filed with the court so I'm waiting to hear about the date next.

I was more focused on building the portfolio, and it paid off, as I scaled to 50+ rental units in 5 years.I started my own PM when I moved to a different market because I wasn't confident I could find one as good as my previous manager.