This is an important point and I have been in similar situations when we have moved into new counties (I am a PM so manage in about 8 different counties). 

I don’t have an STR myself but have helped a friend set up and manage a couple last year and it’s not as simple as it used to be. 

PLUS, you'll gain landlord/property management experience and project management experience.All the best to you on your journey!

We have good managers, good contractors, good attorneys, and (if I do say do myself) some good agents.So... that's the good.The bad? 

CA's Secretary of State forms list the name and address of either a manager or member, so unless you're hiring a third party to serve as manager of your LLC, anonymity is very hard to achieve once filing publicly in CA.As to the probate part, you're right that going through a court probate is a huge hassle, including being expensive and time consuming. 

Cost of living is also lower in Lansing so repair costs are lower.You will want an excellent, locally property manager that handles management and repairs, along with an investor friendly Realtor, CPA, lender, insurance agent, and attorney.To Your Success!

Here are some other strategies:Investor Networks: Share through local REI groups or investor meetups in Colorado and Ohio.Direct Outreach: Use mailing lists or email campaigns targeting known investors or real estate firms.Social Media: Post in real estate forums or Facebook groups for investors.Websites for Property ListingsRoofstock: Specializes in selling single-family rental properties to investors, offering built-in tools for analysis.BiggerPockets Marketplace: A hub for active real estate investors, perfect for promoting rental properties.Auction.com: If you’re open to auctioning properties, this platform reaches a broad investor audience.RealtyMogul: Offers connections to individual and institutional investors, especially for multifamily properties.MyHouseDeals: Focused on connecting with investors looking for fix-and-flip or rental properties.Zillow Rental Manager: While more general, it can still attract landlords looking to expand portfolios.Mashvisor: A great platform to market properties with detailed cash flow and rental projections.PropertyShark: Targets real estate professionals and investors with access to detailed property data.These can help you reach a broader audience and possibly sell faster.

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases.

Now I own and self manage 29 SFR and find it to be easy.

Lawn cutting/snow removal you can get quotes for, plan for some vacancy, property management software if you will use any.Hope this helps.