I came across an online course professing that you don’t need to visit or live near the properties you manage.

I don't have experience with STESSA, but have managed my own small portfolio with QuickBooks Online pretty effectively.

I did a quick google search and I can give you my opinion but I don't actually know him so keep that in mind.

Mind you, this was all at the end of their 3-year lease term.Long story short, the “tenant” was evicted under nonpayment of rent, and finalized after approximately 60 days.

Do you have the lot in mind already?

would you mind sending more details on this via dm ?

And if you have that high income and don’t mind chunking down a HELOC then that is the strategy I would probably take.

Analyzing deals regularly, even if you don't have a buyer in mind for it.

We have a PM and communicate wiht them. when we did not have one long ago we did not have any app or anything. we had them pay online or mail a check and put $ in quickbooks and if there was an issue they would call or email us.

Also, consider connecting with local real estate meet-ups or online communities like this one!