It sounds like you will not have lived in the property for 2 out of the 5 years immediately prior to selling it. 

The best markets are where people want to live, like California.

I always check active rentals to see what the competition is currently looking like for if a rental were to go live that month too.

If you need eyes and ears or want an opinion on a specific property, I am always happy to assist. 

Or they can be sold to investors.I think they are particularly attractive for new investors to buy as a house hack - you live in one and rent out 3, most, if not all, your expenses will be covered.Look at what it last sold for, has it appreciated?

The most knowledgable people on market rents are the prospective renters who are currently shopping around trying to find the best option for themselves to live.

@Jackson Harris as long as your definition of MF is duplex, triplex or quads AND your willing to live in some of the tougher (or at least, less desirable) neighborhoods AND you have patience your plan can work.

Start marketing and skip tracing the owners that live the farthest away because that is your best pitch since they are paying to manage.

Even then, you can expect they won't be able to maintain the home to the same level you did while living in it.

So to end this post, if anyone happens to know of someone who can provide such knowledge or who may need assistance that would be amazing!