He can spend the next few years-ish getting a finance degree through an online school while working part time, but he just got offered a full time position helping with sales for a local wholesale real estate company. 

That makes your bookkeeping easier, and it can also provide liability protection if you hold title in an LLC.

I also admire your commitment to spending quality time with your family.

I spend money on postcards, distressed lists and a website.

The truth is, a good host will spend time managing each rental.

.🔹 Delegate – If you’re spending hours on tasks that someone else can do for $20 an hour, it’s time to outsource.

Do you have an idea of how much money you're looking to spend on/invest in a property?

I provide my application and screening criteria on my website so applicants can look for themselves before spending any money.

I have on multiple occasions, once with one of my own properties and a few times for clients been able to not only get the money they paid for a property but also gave them extra money in a total loss (protected the equity that has accrued due to inflation in the industry).  

If you are meaning you'd like your Realtor to spend marketing dollars targeting buyers in other areas, you'd need to discuss that with your Realtor.