Any tips are welcome.

Another way is to check out this website.

Would this be a feasible plan?

If they are adjusting the amount they can lend because the margins are too thin or telling you the deal metrics are not checking out it is likely due to the expected earnings not being sufficient. 

Leasing is a specialized skill—PMs deal with this daily, making them far better equipped to handle applications, verify income, conduct background checks, and evaluate a tenant’s overall suitability.Protecting Your Investment:The cost of a bad tenant can be far greater than the cost of hiring a professional.

Check out Cincinnatireia they are a huge REI group in the SW area. 

I know the grass is not always greener on the other side, but any tips on finding my next market?

That's not even the tip of the iceberg; it's so far away.

Sams and Home Depot has some you could checkout.

I work with a lot of out-of-state investors.