Anything you do remote will come at a cost of operational inefficiencies and a higher cost of doing business.

Nights, weekends, holidays, etc.To keep this on-topic, though...DO figure out what's healthy for you to manage but remember it's a process where every experience teaches you good and bad (and be patient with that process).DON'T sweat the small stuff (damage/costs under $50, undisclosed dogs, etc.) but DO find a way to learn, prevent, put in better practices to maintain your sanity. 

Quote from @JD Martin: If you have found people willing to lend you - someone with I assume no experience doing this, since you're here asking the question - 100% of the costs of such an endeavor for half the profits, you have found a gold mine and should look no further.

I have questions about their business acumen though.

Over the years I have found that relying on the integrity of a tenant is often a costly error on my part.

Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.

The purpose of any business is to grow. 

It's been so bad here, that I bought an STR in Indiana with another business partner in 2024 because there are minimal opportunities here - unless you have the ability and budget to extensively source off market properties here.  

The justification for eminent domain would be the cost of defending the current set up, health costs and environmental cleanup costs. 

You can put your license in referral at most brokerages and pay no fees and still be able to do referral business.