However I believe it’s great to have two independent sets of eyes (in addition to your own) on the books to make sure everything is accounted for and running smoothly.

Additionally, some states hold Escrow and Title services differently. 

Additionally, the price point is still cheap enough to find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and there's amazing appreciation potential! 

You don’t get to just expense the additional real expenses.

In addition to cheaper prices through Minoan, they set up a site for your property with affiliate links in it. 

The additions are usually small.Buy focusing on real high value places, you are putting yourself in a narrower guest pool.

In addition to Turbo Tenant, I would suggest that you have a local Realtor list it for rent. 

We're fortunate to have an above-average income and live well below our means.This summer, we’ll be moving to Detroit (PCSing in August), and we’ve saved about $120,000 to invest in addition to having funds set aside for the home we’ll purchase in Detroit.The reason I’m posting is that I’m struggling to decide how to best allocate the $120k.

Duplex have different zoning that may permit additional units.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.