Engage an investor-focused realtor/broker in your preferred market (this is not a residential realtor) and start 'tire kicking' the market and properties that fit your criteria.

Am I correct that a condo, depending on area and neighborhood, could be a lower risk/maintenance investment for an absentee landlord as opposed to other properties?

Study the market.

We do not raise it to market rents, we keep it at lease 10% below to try and reduce turnover.

This strategic flip leveraged our market expertise and efficient deal structuring to achieve a quick and profitable transaction.

I am an experienced investor and unexpectely find myself managing a duplex myself and wondering if there is a small landlord (aka inexpensive) simple solution for marketing, background checks and lease creation that markets on zillow? 

The location is ideal, as it’s situated in a neighborhood that permits short-term rentals (STRs), making it a great investment opportunity.

I'd be happy to visit about the market.  

And that number depends on you, your market, your property and your goals.

If they tenant is $300 below market, that's costing you $3,600 a year.