I enjoy the occasional gamble but at my current experience level and net worth I'll reserve that for the dime slots so to speak.Rick Pozos Agreed completely.

You'll see that many people from the mid-West and all over own and self-manage, especially is you personally like visiting the area occasionally for "supervision".

Both CH and DW should be crossed off your list without hesitation but if you absolutely had no other option I guess I'd say Deanwood, if you've got a kid make sure he/she's a black belt b4 letting them frolic at the Rec Center, unless you're cool with them coming home shoeless/coatless etc.If you like hearing rapid gunfire, smelling weed 24/7, stolen cars flying up and down the block 24/7 and a complete feeling of lawlessness then move on in (oh the occasional naked people on PCP running around make for an interesting sight too).

I occasionally hear these investors talk in the restaurant in Charleston from time to time but seems like they are old timers who were in the game for a long while.

Blank you can consult with him occasionally on an hourly basis as needed. 

The tenants have fire rings and occasionally have fires .

I consider the typical deals to be "bunts" that keep me in the game for the occasional home run.

I have to use a management company, but in my experience as long as you screen them well and keep them on a short leash and occasionally visit the properties, you shouldn't have a problem.

Both you and your accountant would prefer if you contacted them throughout the year for occasional questions rather than only come tax season or when a problem arises.

I could also ease the pain and occasionally call the carrier to check on the insurance…just an idea.I was also deliberating occasionally hiring guys who have no insurance.