Sees a lot of off market stuff because he is a property manager as well.The toughest part about investing outside of your locality is finding boots on the ground that you can trust.

I have lived in Truckee for over 23 years and understand the pain you can go through dealing with a local government where the answer you received on Monday is different than the answer you receive on Tues, Wed, Thur & maybe even Friday if anyone is working.

Starting locally vs. out of state:I always recommend starting locally if it aligns with your goals.

You could start with your agent or a local agent who supports investors and could have contacts to refer to you.Lastly, you could consider negotiating with a local PM to take on a hybrid approach to management.  

We’re not used to seeing emergency declarations as frequently as they do in Florida.Our borrower is a local rehabber with a property scheduled to be funded today and close tomorrow.

I have a local handyman that helped me hired junk removal company and pest control for the roaches.

Would love to connect with local RE agents and have an idea of the market situation in SA.

Renting the PropertyIf your parents rent out the home, they have multiple income-generating opportunities: Renting As-Is: A 4-bed/2.5-bath home in a desirable area could command a high rental rate, likely around $2,500–$3,500/month, depending on local market conditions.

If you are able to actively use the funds I would say start a real estate marketing company with it. 

Thank you again for your response and insight.I have most luck utilizing the local MLS for minimum 6 month leases under furnished rentals