Try a Google search for managers or look for an investors group in the area that can provide personal recommendations.1.

. (#1 appreciating city 2023)I personally make well over $100k/yr cash flow from 21 properties here.

I personally would go that route as it would probably be less expensive. 

You need to be able to talk with strangers over the phone or in person to build rapport. 

I don't personally care about checks anymore so that wasn't an important feature for me. 

I'm based out of Raleigh and personally own rental properties in Fayetteville, Benson and Clayton and could offer some friendly advice and help out with your journey. 

I'm only one person.

but keep in mind CA has higher taxes and reg fees and I’m not doing more than 1-2 flips (short timeframe flips)  a year and many years do 0 flipsDo most flippers put flips into LLC Or in personal name (sole proprietor)  in CA (where you must pay $800 yearly plus accounting and other fees $300to $600+ yearly to maintain LLC) Pros for personal name-save on taxes accounting.

I will say unique properties can sit since you are finding the "right" person.

We also have installed SimpliSafe (and signs about ongoing monitoring outside of the property).As someone else mentioned, it is best to have a plan not to go long stretches without checking in person.