For a simple reason, we have emotions.

I played collegiate football at Montana State, where I learned the value of discipline, teamwork, and persistence—skills that I now bring to my journey in real estate.

Wealth is built slowly over time, with consistent discipline.

In property management, you're responsible for overseeing properties that may either represent investment assets or hold significant emotional value to their owners, such as a childhood home.

Congrats for having means to do it - that takes discipline and foresight.I can't tell you what to do, but I bought my first 5 properties with cash outright.

Having a strong understanding of your "walk away" price (maximum you're willing to pay) gives you leverage and prevents emotional decisions. 

If you have someone in MN you trust to manage the place that is one thing, if you don't it kind of answers the question (not that you couldn't find one).Renting out homes which you are emotional attached to can be quite difficult when tenants trash them (which will eventually happen).Best wishes

And having good habits and being disciplined will help you be a good investor, property manager, landlord, etc. 

Leave out the emotion, the lies, the manipulation, etc.

The individuals I've met along the way that are really good at real estate are analytical, level headed, and disciplined.