You'll want to search for a property management company to handle it for you.

Quote from @Ashley Mierez: I would search local meetups..

I live in San Francisco and bought a triplex in Cleveland, Ohio in a Class C neighborhood. 

The real estate closest to campus was previously the most marketable real estate for  students  who wanted live off campus, but now many are living in different neighborhoods (Center City, Fairmount, Manayunk, Fishtown/Northern Liberties).

Purchase price: $925,000 Cash invested: $200,000 13 Unit Multifamily property in the Waveland neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa. pre-acquisition: 7% under MR and 15% vacancy/bad debt.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

I'd love if the property would cash-flow after we move out, but the neighborhood and appreciation potential is the biggest concern for me.

Make sure you’re clear on how financing works and what your monthly payments will look like.Property Condition: Assess the age of the property, maintenance history, and any potential repairs or upgrades that might be needed.Due Diligence: Work with professionals, like a home inspector and a trusted real estate agent, to ensure the property is sound and fits your investment goals.Analyze the Neighborhood: The location can make or break your investment.

We don't compete, and lower priced neighborhoods still need that service.Everyone starts out with the idea that they are going to work to the highest moral standards, but when you are in the thick of it and you just don't have the cash to close and maybe 10k earnest money on the line, you may start to tell yourself it is legitimate to cancel the deal, after all you have that clause in the contract.