It sounds like you're in an ideal position to transition into real estate investing, with both your industry experience and a strong local market at your advantage.

For those managing rentals out of state, how do you ensure everything runs smoothly?

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Move at your own pace; don’t feel pressured.Getting Around: Rideshare or public transit works.

Just to clarify, this isn’t property management; instead, I focus on making the process smooth and stress-free for you.

I will hire some landscaping on occasion, high tree work,  it just depends, things run pretty smoothly for the most part. 

Consider local trends, and proximity to schools, transit, hospitals, and reserves.

You've already put in some great thought, and with that ADU, you've got a lot of options.One thing to consider is starting with long-term tenants in the ADU for a bit and then transitioning it to a mid-term rental (MTR) down the line when you feel more comfortable.

You want updated security and a smooth running device. 

Good morning, my wife and I have been running  transitional homes for men and women 18+ who struggle with chemical/mental health issues going on roughly 5 years.