I volunteer and host an online group for our local chapter of the Real Estate Investors Association (REIA).

Just shop around online, look for properties similar to yours, add them to favorites and watch them to see how long it takes for them to rent.

@Matt Wan Many lenders require wet signatures on at least the Promissory Note but if yours does not, as a US citizen you could do the entire signing anywhere on the planet with a good internet connection + mic + camera via Remote Online Notarization (RON) for less than $200.If wet signatures are required, the answer then depends upon what foreign country you are in.

I've found conflicting information online.

Networking with local real estate groups or online forums could help you find recommendations for PM companies that have a proven track record in Birmingham 

There are also many online calculators you can use if you do a search for them.

If you want to send me a DM I can send you a link to run an easy online quote

This owner found a free lease template online that provided very little landlord protections. 

It will be easy for you to check if they paid on time, as you can check instantly online.  

While you are figuring it out and/or deploying it over time, US Treasuries and certain CDs are paying 5%...and 4% for certain online savings accounts.