The two simple methods are 1- Direct Mail2- MLSFrom there 3- warm call all of the homes for rent.

Welcome to BP - you've definitely come to the right place - I'd recommend some of the books in the BP bookstore for next steps - particularly the BRRRR Method book by David Greene which is great and might be perfect for your situation

the BRRRR method is very hands-on.  

Register for courses and mentorship covering the BRRRR method and Subject To financing to become a multi-millionaire & reach financial freedom at an accelerated rate.2.

I'm going to keep this method in mind when my children are ready to leave the nest.

I would still recommend an actual property manager over this method unless you're well connected or local to where you own/are managing. 

In fact, I recently used one of the methods from the book—where Chris Voss talks about "going negative" to soften the blow of an offer and make it more palatable.

I am new to BiggerPockets and real estate investing and I am looking to invest with the BRRRR method as I'm currently learning as much as possible before I put this method to practice.  

Hey Jamie,Check out post by Kyle Giess He asked about Gator Method and got a few answers.

Quote from @Gavin Gainey: Wise investors are slow and methodical.