we do everything remotely and have great teams in Detroit and toledo if you are interested in those area  am more then willing so share what we have learnt.

I will list some specific questions bellow.- If I use a 1031 Exchange, does the next property also have to be a duplex?

Pm me for any specific questions. - Chris Kersey 

@Kevin Zmick also consider if you have an area specific advertising forum, a local facebook group,  or an area specific advertising platform you haven't tapped.  

Building a solid team and choosing the right asset class are critical to getting a strong start in any market.

Research shows that the more experienced home buyers have a longer and generally more specific list of demands than first-time home buyers.If our buyer does not have a home tour checklist, I give them a version that I have used for years (I did not create it, another investor shared it with me and I have used it). 

Having a solid team around you like agent, lender, contractors etc.

I just can't find ANYTHING online that isn't from Chris or his team. 

If you want more assistance than this general answer, you'll need to post more specific facts about your situation.

Just a thought.If PMS or escrow accounts seem like the best path, could you recommend specific tools or platforms to streamline these processes?