., overseeing contractors/property managers, etc.), and 4) contributing the money is worth 25-30%.

If this is something that bothers you enough, then try to renegotiate your contract, or find a new manager that has the terms you want.

We've been going to Edisto Beach or Harbor Island the last few years for a slower pace. we don't really get to be tourist when we are in Charleston we are working.. but we do enjoy the Restaurant scene and its a cool city.

And also the contractors - they know what it costs to replace a floor with LVP per sq ft. 

Letting contractors in, checking work out, doing something myself when the person who promised to do it doesn't show up.it sounds like you've ruled in-state out but why not un-rule it out and pick a market you don't have to fly to?  

@Allen Moore I really enjoy section 8 or as we call them in NYC programs. 

The five most landlord-friendly states are:West VirginiaArkansasLouisianaNorth CarolinaAlabama AlabamaAlabama residents enjoy a low cost of living and a thriving economy.

I can share resources like a neighborhood-graded map and contractor rolodex with you!

How much ADU experience does your contractor have in your market?  

It's always best to hire a third-party contractor to clean the place in any state.