There will be stuff like this that activates your "spidey sense". 

I think it totally makes sense. 

DOM is useful in a micro sense, though, especially if you are considering whether or not to use a PM. 

That makes sense.

With your background in real estate (STRs and assisted living), commercial MAY make more sense and then if there are any residential deals you can take them as well.

Test their communication by reaching out as a potential guest to see how they handle inquiries.Ask for References – Speak to their existing clients to get a true sense of their service quality.Finding the right property manager long-distance is all about ensuring they have boots on the ground and a track record of high performance.

Might make sense to pay the taxes and invest in something overseas...$.02

I'd say just start your search with all 2-4 unit properties, and when you find one where the numbers make sense and it checks your other boxes (somewhere you actually want to live and house hack), then it probably makes sense. 

Now if you have say 75+ doors and the economics make sense, you could hire someone on salary to be your dedicated property manager and specify exactly how you want things done, vendors to use etc. 

I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether this approach makes sense or if there are other strategies you’d recommend to optimize profitability.Thanks in advance for your advice!