We own the listing and self manage.

Don't change jobs or income yet.Once you do and you think you can manage the payments based on your new income, maybe once you get the rooms rented.Then if you want to switch there are plenty of opportunities. 

Managing a rental (even if it cash flows) comes with responsibilities, and it might not be worth it for $300 a month.

I run Blaze Real Estate a property management company in Amarillo.

Until then, I'll be trying to absorb everything I can to fine tune my approach and prepare for managing REI business post-acquisition.

Property management is also in place. 

I do have some investment experience and I'm currently managing 1 property, all the numbers are great and there's a good amount of cash flow and long term growth so I'm not a total green horn. 

TYI still know property managers who swear by them.

Nita Cook is a great property manager in the area for short term and long term rentals.

By carefully managing the scope and cost of renovations, you can maximize the return on your investment.3.