A local property manager will make this much easier and handle the visits for you.Single-family homes can still do well, even with more apartments popping up, as they cater to tenants who want privacy and space.

I would be interested to hear others' experience as well.

Hello, my name is Edwin, and I am seeking to connect with a real estate team as I embark on my new journey in the real estate industry.

We have a team there that makes us quite efficient.

I would also join every FB group for investors, from local to California, and post the package there as well.

At some point if you're doing well, maybe turn the first one into STR or LTR, and do it again.   

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

Well, yes, some properties may require complete work, but others may just need cosmetic things to bring them back on the market.

I manage properties remotely and can handle all the leasing/management pretty easily with my team.

Build a strong team, including agents, lenders, and property managers, and use tools like the BiggerPockets calculator to analyze deals.