Smart locks, cameras, smart thermostats, automated calendar syncing, smart pricing, etc. self management is very doable and much more profitable

Enter your city, check out their dashboard stats to see what kind of search traffic they're getting on the website then start looking at available properties to get a feel for the number of units in the market, the condition and amenities and how booked their calendars are (note: the highest performing properties may be booked 3 months out so set your search parameters at least 3 months ahead).