Second, I'd like to manage each property to make some cash flow to cover my 2 biggest expenses which is housing (covered by house hacking) and transportation.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/925/topics/1080912-is-m...Also you can contact Property Management Companies which Manage MTRs in the states that you are interested in and they can be of help, also local realtors who are investor friendly and know the lay of the land.Example  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/925/topics/1129689-mtr-...

@Nestor Rodriguez so you want to live next to someone that doesn't work, sits home all day smoking weed with their troublemaking friends and attracting other lowlifes?

Find boyfriend that work as contractor, seriously LOL rather than pay 40k for the guru.My very best friend now is my contractor.

I do know that the pricing varies based on the unit count as well as what level you sign up for; but overall, it's super user-friendly for tenants, PM's & owners.Plus they're always updating their software and adding new automation features to make everything so simple as well as well as great customer support. 

Do you recommend an investor friendly realtor in the area in which you own your investment property?

If you have family or friends in the affected regions, urge them to prepare and stay safe.

MLS should be your best friend for the next 18 months.

Network with investor-friendly professionals and find a mentor or accountability partner.

Are you pet-friendly (this will knock out 50% of your midterm rental competition).