If so do you have any suggestions or tips for best practices to do this?

Wondering is anyone here has had better than mediocre experience with their PM company. 

This will save you time and effort, as you won’t have to travel long distances to manage different properties or handle tenant issues.For your first investment, I suggest starting with 2-4 unit properties.

For those still wondering why mortgage interest hasn’t moved down alongside the Fed’s rate cuts, see this WSJ article: If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Aren’t Mortgage Rates Falling?

That’s okay—what’s important is understanding the "why" behind your investment decisions.While your accountant’s suggestion is a great starting point, make sure investing aligns with your own goals and situation—not just because someone else is enthusiastic about a particular strategy.

Some great discussion and suggestions. 

We are wondering what would be the best option to do with the property during this 6-7 month period, whether that be Airbnb or what other short term rental options might there be that could make more sense?

I have my credit where it needs to be have a down payment saved of around 17k and looking into Host financial to go through for my first deal I am wondering has anyone personally used it and how do you like the company and the process thank you and looking forward to the journey 

Quote from @Dave Allen: Quote from @Zeke Liston: Quote from @Dave Allen: I'm in a bit of a situationMy wife and her parents are selling a duplex they own together.My wife is trusting me to re invest into cash positive investments.We could stand to take as much as a quarter million, and tax free since we lived in the property 2 of the last 5 years.What are some suggestions for markets that would provide cashflow?

My suggestion would be to get an investor friendly agent who knows a few local markets and have them guide you in the right direction.